Title: The merchant of Venice
Description: Several themes are presented within the framework of a traditional comedy that calls for the triumph of young lovers over their unromantic elders. Contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on "The Merchant of Venice", as well as a biography of Shakespeare.
Subjects: Jews in literature, Shylock (Fictitious character), Shylock, Criticism and interpretation, Characters, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, merchant of venice, Jews, Drama, Moneylenders
People: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)