CliffsNotes: Merchant of Venice [Shakespeare] (Paperback)

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GOOD : There is writing on the last page of the "Notes" pages in the back of the book. The spine shows some signs of wear. The pages, other than above, contain no writing or highlighting.

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From "A Note to the Reader"—"These notes present a clear discussion of the actions and thought of the work under consideration and a concise interpretation of the artistic merits and significant.

"THE NOTES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE TEXT ITSELF OR FOR THE CLASSROOM DISCUSSION OF THE TEXT, AND THE STUDENT WHO SO ATTEMPTS TO USE THEM IS DENYING HIMSELF THE VERY EDUCATION THAT HE IS PRESUMABLY GIVING HIS MOST VITAL YEARS TO ACHIEVE."

Merchant of Venice is a seemingly complicated tale of love, judgement, prejudice, fortunes lost and fortunes gained with a touch o greed added to stir the pot. The story of Bassino who wishes to wed Portia and so borrows money, with the help of his friend Antonio, but who later must come to the aid of his friend to save him form disaster.