About the book
The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's black comedy.
A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick
• Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice
• Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more...
Editions of The Merchant of Venice
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451526809
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451502773
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451505644
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451508287
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451510174
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451512222
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451514172
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451516220
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451517944
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451521330
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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's black comedy.
A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick
• Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice
• Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Merchant of Venice about?
The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's black comedy.
A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare's most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick
• Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice
• Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more...
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Merchant of Venice?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama > Classic plays / drama
Where can I read a sample of The Merchant of Venice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451526809
Is The Merchant of Venice part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Shakespeare, Signet Classic
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Merchant of Venice?
Kenneth Myrick, William Shakespeare
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Merchant of Venice is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451526809) and paperback(ISBN 9780451502773) and paperback(ISBN 9780451505644) and paperback(ISBN 9780451508287) and paperback(ISBN 9780451510174) and paperback(ISBN 9780451512222) and paperback(ISBN 9780451514172) and paperback(ISBN 9780451516220) and paperback(ISBN 9780451517944) and paperback(ISBN 9780451521330)
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