02656nam a2200313 i 4500003000500000005001700005008004100022020001800063040003100081050002200112082002300134100003500157245005100192264004200243300002400285336002600309337002800335338002700363505059800390520103900988600004402027650002402071650002502095651002702120655001102147942004802158952011902206999001702325CSPC20260924132458.0260924s2024    ii            000 0 eng d  a9788131976425  aCSPCbengcCSPCdCSPCerda00aPR2825b.S53 202400222a822.33bSh152m1 aShakespeare, William,eauthor.14aThe merchant of Venice /cWilliam Shakespeare. 1aNew Delhi :bTimeless Books,c[2024].  a138 pages ;c20 cm.  2rdacontentatextbtxt  2rdamediaaunmediatedbn  2rdacarrieravolumebnc0 aAct 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.  a"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.00aShylockc(Fictitious character)xDrama. 0aJewszItalyxDrama. 0aMoneylendersxDrama. 0aVenice (Italy)xDrama. 7aDrama.  2ddcn0cBKe22h822.33iSh152mkFICm[2024]  00102ddc4070aCSPCbCSPCcFICd2026-09-24l0oFIC Sh152m 2024p032445r2026-09-24 13:25:18t1-1w2026-09-24yBK  c33470d33470