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Author : WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
ISBN No : 9780007925476
Language : English
Categories : Classic
Publisher : Harper Collins
Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However, he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit on the loan must be a pound of Antonio's flesh. In the most renowned onstage law scene of all time, Portia proves herself one of Shakespeare's most cunning heroines, disguising herself as a lawyer and vanquishing Shylock's claims, meanwhile, Shylock triumphs on a humanitarian level with his plea for tolerance, 'Hath not a Jew eyes?'