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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... hath fram'dstrange fellowsinher time: Some thatwill evermore peepthrough their eyes, Andlaugh like parrotsat abagpiper; And other of such vinegar aspect [55] That they'll not show their teeth in wayof smile Though Nestor swear the jest ...
... Hath left me gag'd. To you, Antonio, I owe the most,in money andinlove; And from your loveIhave a warranty To unburden allmy plots andpurposes Howtoget clear of allthe debts Iowe. [135] ANTONIO I pray you, good Bassanio, let me know it ...
... ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations; therefore the lott'ry that he hath devised in these three chests, of gold, silver, and lead – whereof who chooses his meaning chooses you –will nodoubt never be.
... be a mocker, but he – why, he hath a horse better than the Neapolitan's, a better bad habit of frowning than the Count Palatine; he is every man in no man. If a throstle singhe falls straight acap'ring; he will fence withhisown shadow; ifI.