The Merchant of Venice
About this book
In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 206966 readers · 105 pages · ≈ 1 h 57 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Merchant of Venice?
About ≈ 1 h 57 m — 105 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Merchant of Venice?
105 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Merchant of Venice?
It sits on the Drama, History, Fiction shelves.
Has The Merchant of Venice been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Merchant of Venice (2005), The Merchant of Venice (2004), The Merchant of Venice (1996), Q60854356 (1981).
Is The Merchant of Venice in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Merchant of Venice?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Shylock (Fictitious character).
Where does The Merchant of Venice take place?
It is set in Venice (Italy), Italy, Venice.
Who wrote The Merchant of Venice?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read The Merchant of Venice online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library