The Merchant of Venice

Modern editions of a popular and trusted series. This new edition of The Merchant of Venice is part of the established Cambridge School Shakespeare series and has been substantially updated with new and revised activities throughout. Remaining faithful to the series\' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of The Merchant of Venice, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and an enlarged selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.

Colour photo section; List of characters; THE MERCHANT OF VENICE; NOTES AND ACTIVITIES; What is the play about?; Shakespeare and the Jews; Characters; Women in Venice and Belmont; The language of The Merchant of Venice; The Merchant of Venice in performance; William Shakespeare biography