THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

By JOHN DRAKAKIS

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The Merchant of Venice is perhaps most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex figure of the money lender, Shylock. The play was described as a comedy in the First Folio but its modern audiences find it more problematic to categorise. The vilification of Shylock 'the Jew' can be very uncomfortable for a post-holocaust audience and debates continue as to whether Shakespeare's portrayal of this complex man is sympathetic or anti-semitic. John Drakakis comprehensive introduction traces the stage history of the figure of the Jew and looks boldly at twenty-first century issues surrounding it. He also explores other themes of the play such as father/daughter relations, the power of money and the forceful character of Portia, to offer readers an energetic, original and revelatory reading of this challenging play. ISBN: 9781903436813 AUTHOR: JOHN DRAKAKIS

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Book Details

ISBN: 9781903436813
Categories:
All Products, Classics, Drama and Poetry, English Literature, Fiction, Great Classics
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2010
Number of Pages: 460
Author:
JOHN DRAKAKIS
Publisher: ARCHITECTURAL PRESS
Language: English
Weight: 0.51 g

About the Author

Dr. Arshad Mahmood belongs to Civil Service of Pakistan with 25 years of high profile experience in Public, Corporate and multi-lateral sectors. He is currently serving as Additional Finance Secretary (Expenditure) in the Finance Division. Apart from his normal duties as Additional Secretary, he has been assigned to look-after the charge of the post of Director General, Central Directorate of National Saving (CDNS). Also he is Member on the Boards of Directors of National Security Printing Company (NSPC), Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). He has been serving as Secretary, Mines & Minerals Department since more than two years and has initiated aggressive mineral exploration programs especially for Iron Ore and Copper. He has shaped up integrated mine mouth model for power generation based on indigenous coal resources which offers unique investment opportunities.