The merchant of Venice
(Book)
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Published
London : Arden Shakespeare, 2010.
ISBN
9781903436806, 190343680X, 9781903436813, 1903436818
Lexile measure
1380L
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | 822.33 SHA | On Shelf |
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Published
London : Arden Shakespeare, 2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xx, 460 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781903436806, 190343680X, 9781903436813, 1903436818
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 9.4, 4 Points
Level 9.4, 4 Points
Lexile measure
1380
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 434-451) and index.
Description
"The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorize. The vilification of Shylock "the Jew" can be very uncomfortable for a modern, post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-Semitic. John Drakakis' comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play" -- Publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Shakespeare, W., & Drakakis, J. (2010). The merchant of Venice . Arden Shakespeare.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and John. Drakakis. 2010. The Merchant of Venice. Arden Shakespeare.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 and John. Drakakis. The Merchant of Venice Arden Shakespeare, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Shakespeare, William, and John Drakakis. The Merchant of Venice Arden Shakespeare, 2010.
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