The Merchant of Venice: Large Print by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice: Large Print

William Shakespeare

764 pages first pub 1596 (editions)

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The Merchant of Venice: Large Print by William Shakespeare is a captivating read that will delight students and educators alike, offering a fresh and engaging approach to exploring the timeless themes of love, justice, and the complexities of human nature through the lens of comedy and the pursuit of wealth.

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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-...

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Community Reviews

3.56
based on 16,646 reviews

Moods

funny: 50%

challenging: 37%

dark: 30%

tense: 27%

lighthearted: 26%

reflective: 23%

adventurous: 21%

emotional: 18%

sad: 11%

mysterious: 6%

hopeful: 5%

relaxing: 5%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

45% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
53% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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