02599nam a2200313 i 4500 CSPC 20260924132458.0 260924s2024 ii 000 0 eng d 9788131976425 CSPC eng CSPC CSPC rda PR2825 .S53 2024 22 822.33 Sh152m Shakespeare, William, author. The merchant of Venice / William Shakespeare. New Delhi : Timeless Books, [2024]. 138 pages ; 20 cm. rdacontent text txt rdamedia unmediated n rdacarrier volume nc Act I. Venice. A street ; Belmont. A room in Portia's house ; Venice. A public place -- Act II. Belmont. A room in Portia's house ; Venice. A street ; The same. A room in Shylock's house ; The same. A street ; The same. Before Shylock's house ; The same ; Belmont. A room in Portia's house ; Venice. A street ; Belmont. A room in Portia's house -- Act III. Venice. A street ; Belmont. A room in Portia's house ; Venice. A street ; Belmont. A room in Portia's house ; The same. A garden -- Act IV. Venice. A court of justice ; The same. A street -- Act V. Belmont. The avenue to Portia's house. "The Merchant of Venice tells the story of a merchant named Antonio who borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, to help his friend Bassanio court an heiress named Portia. Shylock warns that if Antonio fails to pay, he would cut off a pound of his flesh instead. Conflict begins when Antonio's ships are lost at sea and the loan remains unpaid. However, in a dramatic court scene, Portia, disguised as a lawyer, cleverly saves Antonio and defeats Shylock. Her disguise showcases Shakespeare's masterful use of language and plot twists. The play explores themes of mercy, justice, revenge, and the complexity of human nature. It delves into issues of prejudice and the conflicts between law and equity, particularly the tension between Christians and Jews. With its rich characters, dramatic tension, timeless themes, and Shakespeare's brilliant writing and insightful commentary on societal issues, The Merchant of Venice continues to resonate with audiences, making it one of Shakespeare's most enduring plays"-- Back cover. Shylock (Fictitious character) Drama. Jews Italy Drama. Moneylenders Drama. Venice (Italy) Drama. Drama. ddc 0 BK 22 822.33 Sh152m FIC [2024] 0 0 ddc 0 0 CSPC CSPC FIC 2026-09-24 0 FIC Sh152m 2024 032445 2026-09-24 13:25:18 1-1 2026-09-24 BK 33470 33470