Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 5. The Merchant of Venice | The Merchant of Venice (Oxford Bookworms Library Stage 5)

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare - 2016 - Oxford Bookworms Library

Overview

In sixteenth-century Venice, a city where commerce and finance are paramount, a penniless young man named Bassanio seeks financial assistance from his close friend Antonio. To help Bassanio, Antonio must make a risky agreement with a former adversary, placing his own life in jeopardy. This retelling presents one of Shakespeare's most celebrated and globally performed plays as a narrative story.

Who it's for

• Readers of adapted classic literature.
• Students of English as a second language.
• Fans of Shakespearean drama.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 112
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Series: Oxford Bookworms Library
• ISBN: 9780194209717
• Year: 2016