Publisher's Synopsis
Shylock's Revenge is a novel written by David Murray Smith. The book is a fictional retelling of Shakespeare's play ""The Merchant of Venice"" from the perspective of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender who is portrayed as a villain in the original play. In this version of the story, Shylock seeks revenge against Antonio, a Christian merchant who has borrowed money from him and failed to repay it. Shylock's daughter, Jessica, also plays a significant role in the story as she falls in love with Lorenzo, a Christian man. The novel explores themes of prejudice, revenge, love, and forgiveness. It also delves into the complex relationship between Jews and Christians in Elizabethan England. Overall, Shylock's Revenge is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a fresh perspective on a classic story.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.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.
