The Merchant of Venice is a complex play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599. The story draws on various sources, including a 14th-century tale by Giovanni Fiorentino in Il Pecorone and possibly elements from Christopher Marlowes The Jew of Malta. The play is set predominantly in Venice, with portions in Belmont. It revolves around Antonio, a merchant, who borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, to help his friend Bassanio court the wealthy heiress, Portia. Shylock, mistreated by Antonio and other Christians, demands a pound of Antonios flesh as a guarantee against a loan. The plot thickens as Bassanio wins Portias hand through a casket test set by her father, and Portia, disguised as a male lawyer, cleverly saves Antonio from Shylocks evil clause. Themes include the conflict between justice and mercy, the perils of prejudice and intolerance, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly the bond of friendship and the nature of true love.
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Lihat Lebih Sedikit
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Jumlah Halaman
56
PenerbitGlobal ELT
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ISBN
978-1-80537-114-4
EISBN978-1-80537-114-4
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Tahun Terbit
2024
Format Buku5
