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Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice

This guide provides an overview of Shakespeare's plays, Elizabethan England, and Mr. Shakespeare himself.

The Shakespearean Comedy

The Meaning Behind Merchant of Venice

A Shmoop Look at Merchant of Venice
An analysis of the themes of Merchant of Venice, including imagery, tone, and what's in a title.
An Analysis of Merchant of Venice
An analysis of the play from Shakespeare Online.

Overview: Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Other Merchant of Venice Resources

Cool Merchant of Venice Resources
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Databases

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Biographical information, overviews, criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.

Merchant of Venice in your Learning Commons

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Merchant of Venice at the Movies

The Merchant of Venice (2004)
Directed by Michael Radford, this 2004 version of The Merchant of Venice starred Al Pacino and Joseph Fiennes.
BBC's The Merchant of Venice (1980)
Watch the 1980 BBC version of The Merchant of Venice on YouTube!