The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
- Author:
- William Shakespeare
- Language:
- EN
- Type:
- Drama
- Publish year:
- 1600
Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, has his sights set on a pound of the Venetian merchant, Antonio's, flesh. Bassanio, Antonio's best friend, participates in the Lottery of the Three Caskets to marry the rich heiress Portia to pay Shylock's bond and save his friend's life.