Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice: Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A

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Good Press, 11/12/2019 - 160 páginas
"Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice: Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A" by William Shakespeare A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. This book is responsible for giving us the phrase "a pound of flesh" which is still commonly used. This edition is meant to help students and laymen understand Shakespeare's at times confusing English. It also gives modern readers context to better appreciate the tale.

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Shakespeares play of
25
BELMONT A ROOM IN PORTIAS HOUSE
34
SALOON OF THE CASKETS IN PORTIAS HOUSE
45
BELMONT
66
VENICE THE COLUMNS OF ST MARK
81
ACT IV
88
VENICE THE FOSCARI GATE OF THE DUCAL PALACE
108

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