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The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare
4.5
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Duration
2h 17m
Year
2005
Language
English
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing

About

In Shakespeare's most controversial play, the opposing values of justice and mercy must be resolved. Antonio promises money to help his friend Bassanio woo Portia. He borrows the sum needed from the cruel Shylock, but there will be a dreadful penalty if the loan is not repaid.
The golden world of Portia's Belmont calls forth some of Shakespeare's most lyrical love poetry. But the dark shadow of Shylock is never far from the heart of this brilliant comedy as it moves toward its courtroom climax.

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"Transforming any play into sound alone is a challenge, and one that is met by this Arkangel production…Like many of Shakespeare's comedies, its core a love story, but it is far more than that. The play is a controversial examination of justice, mercy, and prejudice. All the actors give strong performances…Trevor Peacock's portrayal of Shylock stands out among those of a solid cast. Peacock uses a
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