The Merchant of venice
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, Bassiano,
a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However,
he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio
agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender
Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit
on the loan must be a pound of Antonio's flesh. In the most renowned
onstage law scene of all time, Portia proves herself one of
Shakespeare's most cunning heroines, disguising herself as a lawyer and
vanquishing Shylock's claims; meanwhile, Shylock triumphs on a
humanitarian level with his plea for tolerance: 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' Viewed
paradoxically as anti-Semitic, while at the same time powerfully
liberal for its time, The Merchant of Venice is at its core a
bittersweet drama, exploring the noble themes of prejudice, justice and
honour.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven'
