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100	1		_aShakespeare, William, _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe merchant of Venice / _cWilliam Shakespeare.
264		1	_aNew Delhi : _bTimeless Books, _c[2024].
300			_a138 pages ; _c20 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext _btxt
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated _bn
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume _bnc
505	0		_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.
520			_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.
600	0	0	_aShylock _c(Fictitious character) _xDrama.
650		0	_aJews _zItaly _xDrama.
650		0	_aMoneylenders _xDrama.
651		0	_aVenice (Italy) _xDrama.
655		7	_aDrama.
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