The Merchant of Venice (Paperback)

William Shakespeare

ISBN 10: 0451526805 / ISBN 13: 9780451526809

Verlag: Penguin Putnam Inc, New York, 1998

Beschreibung

Paperback. 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 demans 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. The text of the play is supported by criticism, historical and textual notes, and discussions of specific presentations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780451526809

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Merchant of Venice (Paperback)
• Verlag: Penguin Putnam Inc, New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1998
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0451526805
• ISBN-13: 9780451526809
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

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...

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.