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The Merchant of Venice

  • The Merchant of VeniceThe play The Merchant of Venice emerged between 1596 and 1598, a period when William Shakespeare was establishing his reputation in London.
  • ShylockIn the opening lines of The Merchant of Venice, a Venetian Jewish moneylender named Shylock stands alone on stage. His name does not sound like a traditional…