The Merchant of Venice Condition:Like New Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press

Publisher: University of Massachusetts Press

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The Merchant of Venice Condition:Like New Publisher: University of Massachusetts PressThe Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeares most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter sweet drama. Though The Merchant of