The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's comedies. Bassanio, a penniless Venetian noble asks his friend to borrow money to impress a heiress named Portia. His friend's money is tied up so the friend gets the money from a moneylender. The conditions of the loan are, if it isn't paid back then Antonio will have to pay him back with his flesh. He is unable to pay the loan back. Portia disguises herself as a man to defend Antonio in court. This leads to unexpected consequences.
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Editions
Shakespeare, William
Oxford University Press (2001)
Presents the text of "The Merchant of Venice," in which a creditor demands a pound of flesh as payment for a debt, and a lover must choose among three caskets to win the hand of a wealthy lady, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about the Shakespeare.
Schools: 16
Shakespeare, William
SparkNotes (2003)
Presents the complete text to William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" with an easy-to-understand translation on facing pages, helping students better understand the work and its meaning.
Schools: 6
Shakespeare, William
Barron's (2010)
A graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's dark comedy about a creditor who demands a pound of flesh as payment for a defaulted debt, and a lover who must choose among three caskets in a riddle game to win the hand of a wealthy lady.
Schools: 3
Shakespeare, William
Barron's (1985)
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
Schools: 7
Shakespeare, William
Dover Publications (1995)
Presents the full text of Shakespeare's dark comedy about young lovers and a Jewish money lender who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a debt.
Schools: 2
Shakespeare, William
Bloom's Literary Criticism (2008)
A study guide to Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," featuring a selection of criticism and commentaries from throughout history, a plot summary, analysis of key passages, a list of characters, and a profile of the playwright.
Schools: 2
Shakespeare, William
Oxford University Press (1992)
Contains an introduction to the play, the text of the play, and notes.
Schools: 5
Shakespeare, William
Bantam Books (1988)
"Bantam edition with newly edited text and substantially revised, edited, and amplified notes, introductions, and other materials"--T.p. verso.
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
AS (2000)
A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.
Schools: 2
Shakespeare, William
Penguin Books (1970)
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Penquin Group (1965)
The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's comedies. Bassanio, a penniless Venetian noble asks his friend to borrow money to impress a heiress named Portia. His friend's money is tied up so the friend gets the money from a moneylender. The conditions of the loan are, if it isn't paid back then Antonio will have to pay him back with his flesh. He is unable to pay the loan back. Portia disguises herself as a man to defend Antonio in court. This leads to unexpected consequences.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Pocket Library (1957)
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Washington Square Press (2002)
Presents a modern spelling text of Shakespeare's comedy about a creditor who is demanding a pound of flesh as payment for a defaulted loan and a lover who must solve a riddle to win the hand of a wealthy lady; and includes scene summaries, explanatory notes, and an account of Shakespeare's life and theater.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Signet Classic (1998)
Presents Shakespeare's comedy about a creditor demanding a pound of flesh in payment for a defaulted debt and a lover who must choose among three caskets in a riddle game to win the hand of a wealthy lady. Includes an introduction, notes, critical commentaries, a performance history of the play, and other reference materials.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Saddleback Educational Pub. (2006)
An illustrated adaptation of Shakespeare's dark comedy about a creditor who demands a pound of flesh as payment for a defaulted debt, and a lover who must choose among three caskets in a riddle game to win the hand of a wealthy lady.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Applause (1997)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
s.n.] (2011)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Ginn and Company (1906)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
J. M. Dent (1935)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Allyn and Bacon (1917)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Oxford University Press (1938)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
(1979)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Penguin Books (1959)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
(1959)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Oxford University (1979)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Washington Square Press (1960)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
(1959)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Washington Square Press (1960)
Schools: 0
Hutchinson, Emily
Presents an adaptation of the play about a creditor who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a defaulted debt and a lover who must solve a riddle to win the woman of his dreams.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's dark comedy about young lovers and a Jewish money lender who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a debt.
Schools: 3
Shakespeare, William
Presents Shakespeare's play in which Antonio, a Venetian merchant, finds himself in debt to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, for a painful sum.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's dark comedy about young lovers and a Jewish money lender who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a debt, and includes information on the stage history of the play.
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Contains the text of the play, an introduction, textual criticism, and notes.
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Schools: 2
Shakespeare, William
Presents the complete text to William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" with an easy-to-understand translation on facing pages, helping students better understand the work and its meaning.
Schools: 3
Shakespeare, William
Shakespeare's comedy about a creditor demanding a pound of flesh in payment of a defaulted debt and a lover who must choose among three caskets in a riddle game to win the hand of a wealthy lady.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Contains a complete script, a running synopsis of the action, an explanation of difficult words, and activities.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
New American (1987)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Allyn and Bacon (1917)
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Oxford University Press (1938)
Schools: 1
BBC & Time Life Films (1980)
Blending tragedy and comedy, this play presents contrasts and ambiguities, the complexities of which lie in the character Shylock, the play's captivating villain. Is he a villain, a buffoon or tragic hero?.
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
s.n.] (2011)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
(1979)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
(1959)
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
(1959)
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Schools: 1
Shakespeare, William
Schools: 0
Shakespeare, William
Mackin Educational Resources (2012)
Venetian moneylender Shylock insists that one of his contracts be followed even when it means the death of Antonio, a merchant. The wealthy and beautiful Portia helps defend Antonio in front of the Duke of Venice to defeat Shylock.
Schools: 1