Merchant of Venice New Critical Essays

The Merchant of Venice is a collection of seventeen new and classic essays that explore the concepts of anti-Semitism, the work of Christopher Marlowe, the politics of commerce, and making the play palatable to a modern audience. The characters of Portia and Shylock are examined in fascinating detail. With in-depth analyses of the text, the play in performance and individual characters, this book is the essential resource on the play for all Shakespeare enthusiasts.Mahon, John W. is the author of 'Merchant of Venice New Critical Essays' with ISBN 9780415929998 and ISBN 0415929997.