The Merchant of Venice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781545586471)

The Merchant of Venice is one of William Shakespeare's greatest comedies. The play follows the title character who defaults on a large loan. The play is still widely performed today. William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, is known for his many sonnets and plays that have stood the test of time. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married at a young age and had three children. At age 21, Shakespeare began to have success in his business venture, an acting company known as the King's Men. He also began writing at this time and would ultimately complete many of the most famous works in all of literature. Shakespeare's plays were well-loved from the beginning and even today his popularity remains unparalleled. The cause of Shakespeare's death is unknown, but he is honored today in Westminster Abbey in the Poet's Corner.

Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN-10: 1545586470
ISBN-13: 9781545586471
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 04/25/2017
Pages: 126
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.27d