The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most problematic plays largely because of what is seen as its inherent anti-semitism. At the centre of the play is one of the most famous anti-heroes in Shakespeare: Shylock 'the Jew'. How to interpret Shylock baffles critics as they divide on whether Shakespeare is prejudiced or sympathetic.
Published Date:
01/04/2006
Author:
William Shakespeare
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback / softback
Dimensions:
129 mm x 198 mm x 25 mm