The Merchant of Venice, a Summary of the Play

  • Author William Shakespeare
  • Narrator Katie Haigh
  • Publisher SAGA Egmont
  • Run Time 29 minutes
  • Format Audio
  • Genre Plays, playscripts.
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What to expect

The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender. It has been listed among Shakespeare's greatest comedies, although its tone is often dramatic. This is a detailed summary of the play, written in today's language, for all willing to acquire a greater understanding of Shakespeare's work and widen their culture.
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