The Merchant of Venice

KSh150.00

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s black comedy.

A complex play that combines pathos and humor, The Merchant of Venice also introduces one of Shakespeare’s most memorable villains, the Jewish moneylender Shylock, who famously demands a “pound of flesh” for what he is owed.

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

– An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
– A special introduction to the play by the editor, Kenneth Myrick
– Notes on the sources of The Merchant of Venice
– Dramatic criticism from Nicholas Rowe, William Hazlitt, Elmer Edgar Stoll, and others
– A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
– Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text

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