The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Retold

by William Shakespeare, James Anthony

Overview

Tackling The Merchant of Venice? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare's tale of love and revenge.

Does Shakespeare's 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of The Merchant of Venice via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at this formidable text.

In this book, you'll discover:

• What each line of the complete original text means via a retelling printed directly below it.
• The precise meaning of each character motive, plot twist, convoluted phrase and befuddling reference.
• The rhythm and pacing Shakespeare uses to drive this classic story forward.
• How to form your own views by understanding the hidden subtleties of Shakespeare's verse.
• How to sail through exams by quickly and easily transforming your knowledge of the text.

Buy this Shakespeare Retold book today and enjoy The Merchant of Venice as you quickly learn this timeless masterpiece!

PRAISE FOR SHAKESPEARE RETOLD"Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight." - STEPHEN FRY
"Tackling Hamlet for The Royal Shakespeare Company is arguably the most daunting role for any actor. For me, learning the words was the easy part; interpreting the nuances of the language and breathing life into the performance was brutally tough. James Anthony's Shakespeare, Retold would have helped me immensely. For every line, I'd have had a lyrically identical modern-day translation that I precisely understood, helping reveal the emphasis and punch of each moment of my stage performance. Every actor would benefit from this compelling translation." - PAAPA ESSIEDU

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781914927201
Publisher:	Redbrick Books
Publication date:	03/23/2022
Series:	Shakespeare Retold
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom