The Merchant of Venice

With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s heartfelt efforts — and a clever intervention by Portia — will save Antonio from paying Shylock “a pound of flesh.” Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

Author: Gareth Hinds
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/22/2008
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 10.37h x 6.82w x 0.33d
ISBN: 9780763630256
Language: English