Der Kaufmann von Venedig

Author/Contributor(s):	Shakespeare, William
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Date:	09/01/2006
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).