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The Merchant of Venice

A Summary of the Play by William Shakespeare

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The Merchant of Venice

By: James Gardner, William Shakespeare
Narrated by: Katie Haigh
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"The Merchant of Venice" is a 16th-century play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender. It has been listed among Shakespeare's greatest comedies, although its tone is often dramatic.

This is a detailed summary of the play, written in today's language, for all willing to acquire a greater understanding of Shakespeare's work and widen their culture.

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