The merchant of Venice : a Shakespeare story

Matthews, Andrew

The merchant of Venice : a Shakespeare story / retold by Andrew Matthews ; illustrated by Tony Ross - [62] pages : illustrations

"In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender. Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment"--Cover

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