THE MERCHANT OF VENICE - EL

Book Details:

• Author: Dr. S. Sen

• Edition: 2023

• Binding: Unknown Binding

• Number of Pages: 592

• Release Date: 20-12-2022

• EAN: 9789395259408

• Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches

• Languages: English

Features:

• Selected Literary Criticism

• Chapterwise Detailed Summary of the Play

• Detailed Critical Appraisal of Characters

• Discussions on Important Textual Aspects

• Important University Questions with Answers

• Explanations of Important Passages

• Original Text of the Play with Paraphrase and Annotations

About the Book:
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most accessible plays. Though typically categorized as a comedy, it features an underlying plot of significant moral dimension. The main characters—Antonio, the prosperous merchant; Shylock, the reviled usurer; and Portia, the heiress—are depicted in ways that challenge the typical Elizabethan norms, making the play resonate with modern readers.

This edition of The Merchant of Venice offers the original text of the play, along with paraphrased versions, annotations, and explanations of important passages to make the play more comprehensible. The book also includes chapterwise summaries, critical appraisals of characters, and discussions on key textual aspects that shed light on the themes and character dynamics in the play.

Further, it features important university-level questions with answers to help students prepare for exams and selected literary criticism, providing deeper insight into the play's nuances. This comprehensive study is an essential resource for students, academics, and readers wanting to fully grasp the timeless relevance of Shakespeare's work.