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.

3) The merchant of Venice

Author

Shakespeare, William

Series

Bantam classic ; FC158
Oxford world's classics
Plays
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Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print, Playaway

Description

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This is one of Shakespeare's darkest comedies, for the romantic story of a young man, Bassanio, who has squandered his fortune and must borrow money to woo the wealthy lady he loves is set against the more disturbing story of the Jewish moneylender Shylock and his demand for the 'pound of flesh' owed him by the Venetian merchant, Antonio. Here pathos and farce combine with moral complexity and romantic entanglement to display the extraordinary power...

4) Shakespeare's satire

Author

Campbell, Oscar James

Publisher

Archon Books

Pub. Date

1963.

Language

English

5) Poetry and criticism of the romantic movement

Author

Campbell, Oscar James

Publisher

F. S. Crofts & co

Pub. Date

[1960]

Language

English

6) A midsummer night's dream

Author

Shakespeare, William

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle, Large Print

Description

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A comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1595/96. The play consists of multiple subplots that revolve around the marriage of Theseus and Hippolyta. One subplot revolves around a conflict between four Athenian lovers, one about a group of six amateur actors who have to act out their interpretation of the play 'Pyramus and Thisbe' at the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. These subplots take place in a forest, inhabited by fairies who control the characters...