The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, Robert B. Heilman, Sylvan Barnet, Wolfgang Clemen
The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare, Robert B. Heilman, Sylvan Barnet, Wolfgang Clemen

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Description

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 moneylende...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
challenging 66%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.09

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