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The Merchant Of Venice A Shakespeare Story

Name: The Merchant Of Venice A Shakespeare Story
ISBN: 9781407809762

By Andrew Matthews

A dangerous bargain, missing ships and one clever question—can Portia outwit Shylock?

dramatic clever romantic thought-provoking

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Romance

What is The Merchant Of Venice A Shakespeare Story about?

In Venice, merchant Antonio borrows money from the fierce moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio win the love of Portia. Antonio promises a dangerous price if he cannot repay the loan: a pound of his own flesh. When his ships are lost at sea, Shylock demands payment and Antonio faces a terrifying trial. Can Portia’s cleverness save him? This lively retelling brings Shakespeare’s drama, romance, humour and difficult choices to young readers.

About the author

Andrew Matthews is a popular author and illustrator from the UK, well known for retelling classic stories like 'Hamlet' and 'Macbeth' in a fun and easy way for children. He enjoys making reading exciting and accessible for everyone. Andrew’s books help young readers enjoy famous tales from history and literature.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2009

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