Merchant of Venice

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is a richly complicated work. Several themes are presented within the framework of a traditional comedy that calls for the triumph of young lovers over their unromantic elders. However, it has also been at the center of controversy due to its depiction of the Jewish moneylender Shylock, which many people feel is anti-Semitic. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on The Merchant of Venice. Students will benefit from the abundant features included in this volume, such as an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.Bloom, Harold is the author of 'Merchant of Venice ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780791095768 and ISBN 0791095762.