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The Merchant of Venice : A Guide to the Play (Greenwood Guides to Shakespeare)
The Merchant of Venice A Guide to the Play - Greenwood Guides to Shakespeare Author:Vicki K. Janik Though written more than 400 years ago, this play's concerns--anti-Semitism, homosexuality, materialism, usury, the law, and the sincerity of love--continue to resonate in contemporary culture. Shylock, one of the most memorable characters in literature, has been discussed at length and continues to fascinate readers and scholars, yet relatively... more » few works have been published on the play as a whole. This reference is a comprehensive introduction to its themes, contexts, critical reception, and performance history.« less