The Merchant of Venice: The Novel (Shakespeare's Classic Play Retold As a Novel)

by William Shakespeare, Thomas Flesh

Overview

What if Shakespeare's plays read like the page-turning novels they truly are?

The Merchant of Venice is packed with drama, romance, clever twists, and moral dilemmas-but when read as a play, it can feel distant or hard to follow. This novelization reimagines the story in smooth, modern prose that captures the heart of Shakespeare's plot while making it more immersive for today's reader.

Follow Bassanio, a young Venetian noble, as he sets out to win the hand of the intelligent and wealthy Portia. To do so, he must borrow money from his friend Antonio-who, in turn, strikes a dangerous deal with the infamous moneylender Shylock. As courtroom tension rises and disguises unravel, the line between justice and revenge becomes razor-thin.

Whether you're discovering the story for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes, this adaptation brings Shakespeare's characters and conflicts to life in a way that's accessible, fast-paced, and emotionally engaging.

Part of a growing series of Shakespeare retold as fiction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781494214647
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	11/18/2013
Series:	Shakespeare as Fiction , #3
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)
Age Range:	Up to 1 Year

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom