The Merchant Of Venice: A ComedyHarperCollins, 16.12.2014 - 200 Seiten The beautiful Portia has many suitors within Venetian society, among them the young nobleman Bassanio, who has squandered his fortune. Desperate to win Portia’s heart, Bassanio borrows money from Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, and turns to Antonio, a wealthy merchant who has helped him in the past, to guarantee the loan. Shylock agrees, only with harsh terms—if Antonio does not repay the loan by the due date, Shylock will take a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. |
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... ANTONIO amerchant ofVenice BASSANIO his friend, suitor to Portia SOLANIO, SALERIO, GRATIANO friends to Antonioand Bassanio LORENZO inlove with Jessica SHYLOCK arich Jew TUBAL a Jew, his friend LAUNCELOT GOBBO a clown, servant to ...
A Comedy William Shakespeare. A C T O N E SCENE I. Venice. A street. Enter ANTONIO, SALERIO, and SOLANIO. [5] ANTONIO In sooth, Iknow not why I am so sad. It wearies me; you say itwearies you; But how I caught it, foundit, or cameby it ...
... Antonio Is sad to think upon his merchandise. ANTONIO Believe me, no; I thank my fortune for it, My ventures are not in one bottom trusted, Nortoone place; nor ismy whole estate [45] Upon the fortune of this present year; Therefore my ...
... ANTONIO Your worth is very dear in my regard. Itakeit your own business calls on you, And you embrace th'occasion to depart. [65] SALERIO Good morrow, my good lords. BASSANIO Good signiors both, when shall we laugh? Say when. Yougrow ...
... Antonio; You have too much respect upon the world; [75] They lose it that do buy it with much care. Believe me, you are marvellously chang'd. ANTONIO Ihold the world but as the world, Gratiano– Astage, where every man must play a part ...