The Merchant of Venice

A five-act play by William Shakespeare, first published in 1598, set in Venice and at Belmont. It follows the merchant Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio court the wealthy heiress Portia.

Public domain in the US. From Project Gutenberg.

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Historical and Classical Fiction›Classic plays›Shakespeare›Comedies

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