A Routledge literary sourcebook on William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice
By: edited by S.P. Cerasano.
Contributors: Cerasano, S. P.
Series: Routledge literary sourcebooks
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shylock (Fictitious character); Jews in literature; Comedy; Venice (Italy) -- In literature
Description: "This "Routledge Literary Sourcebook" provides the ideal orientation to "The Merchant of Venice." It offers: extensive annotated extracts from the play; contemporary documents; discussion of the play in performance; twentieth century critical readings of the play; suggestions for further reading and an annotated bibliography. All documents are discussed and explained and Susan Cerasano's indispensable introductory materials mean this is a guidebook you can't afford to be without."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.