Historical Fiction
Shakespeare's Comedy of the Merchant of Venice
2021·173 pages
A comedic yet complex tale of love and money in Venice, exploring themes of justice and prejudice through a merchant's risky deal.
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A comedic yet complex tale of love and money in Venice, exploring themes of justice and prejudice through a merchant's risky deal.
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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic themes with no explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Moderate threat of violence; demand for a pound of flesh as penalty.
Profanity
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Minor use of period-specific strong language.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Moderate religious references tied to Christian and Jewish identities.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Major themes of prejudice and cultural tension, especially regarding Jewish identity.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of systemic prejudice and cruelty toward a Jewish character.
Other
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