The Merchant of Venice

Erscheinungsjahr 1999
ISBN: 978-0-521-78660-7
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 126 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 349 g

These popular Shakespeare editions attractively presented and designed to make Shakespeare relevant to students. The plays are initially summarised in lively line illustrations that present the story in pictures to assist students to recognise the plot and major issues. This is followed by an introduction to Shakespeare's life, historical background and settings, and the attitudes of the period. The full text of the play is included with copious notes on language, historical significance and cross-references to other scenes. All are near A4 in size.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shakespeare, William

Haum, de Jager

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Kunst, Musik, Theater (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Literatur, Deutsch, Fremdsprachen (Unterricht & Didaktik)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Shakespeare's Life Elizabethan World View The Globe Theatre Introduction to The Merchant of Venice The setting of the play The Jews Usury The major themes 1. The 'bond', Justice and Mercy 2. Appearance versus reality 3. Change or destiny versus choice The 'Ring' theme 5. Commercial or material values versus love