The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

doi:10.1017/9781316564035

For over four hundred years, in every country where Shakespeare's plays have been performed, The Merchant of Venice has aroused controversy and excitement. This edition is the first to offer a comprehensive account of the Merchant in performance. Charles Edelman's introduction challenges many of the myths and preconceptions associated with the play, and shows how historical events and cultural attitudes have shaped actors' interpretations and audience responses. The commentary, printed alongside the text, describes how different actors, directors and designers have approached each character and episode on stage, film and television, from the first performances in the 1590s to the present day. The extraordinary variety of The Merchant of Venice in production will give every reader new and different insights into one of Shakespeare's most powerful but troubling plays.

‘This latest addition to the Shakespeare in Production series … is highly recommended for all libraries with drama, literature and performance collections.’

Source: Reference Reviews

‘I cannot recommend too highly the whole series (a bargain at £16.99 for each play) to all theatre lovers, theatregoers, theatre practitioners, and anybody who enjoys Shakespeare.’

Robert Tanitch Source: What's on in London

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Act 3
pp 172-210

Act 3, Scene 1
pp 172-184

Act 3, Scene 2
pp 185-199

Act 3, Scene 3
pp 200-202

Act 3, Scene 4
pp 203-206

Act 3, Scene 5
pp 207-210

Act 4
pp 211-246

Act 4, Scene 1
pp 211-244

Act 4, Scene 2
pp 245-246

Act 5
pp 247-262

Act 5, Scene 1
pp 247-262

Appendices
pp 263-266

Appendix 1 Bassanio’s Casket Speech in the Nineteenth Century
pp 263-264

Appendix 2 Eshet Chayil
pp 265-266

Bibliography
pp 267-281

Index
pp 282-293

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