Shakespeare's Merchant Of Venice The Second And Better Quarto, 1600 (1887)

Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice: The Second and Better Quarto, 1600 (1887) is a literary work authored by William Shakespeare. The book is a revised version of the original play, which was first published in 1596. This edition is based on the second quarto, which is considered to be a more accurate and complete version of the play. The Merchant of Venice is a tragicomedy that explores themes of love, friendship, and justice. The plot revolves around the merchant Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia. When Antonio is unable to repay the loan, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as payment. The play follows the characters' struggles to find a solution that satisfies everyone.The book provides a detailed analysis of the play's characters, themes, and literary devices. It also includes footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the language and cultural references used in the play. Additionally, the book includes a critical introduction that provides historical context and discusses the play's significance in Shakespeare's oeuvre.Overall, Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice: The Second and Better Quarto, 1600 (1887) is an essential resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature or the history of English drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.