The Merchant of Venice: Edited With Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Glossary (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Marc Parrott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528162323 ISBN 13: 9781528162326

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover Shakespeare’s shining masterpiece with a careful, student-friendly guide.

This edition of The Merchant of Venice offers a lucid introduction, extensive notes, and helpful appendices, all designed to illuminate the play for readers new to Shakespeare and for classroom study.

This edition presents a carefully prepared text, with scholarly notes and a glossary that support understanding without overwhelming the reader. It draws on major source texts and textual scholarship to present a reliable, accessible version of the play, enhanced by practical apparatus that helps explain language, cultural context, and stagecraft. The result is a reliable, engaging way to approach a landmark work, keeping the drama's power intact while guiding new readers toward deeper insight.

• A clear introduction that frames the play’s origins, themes, and historical context
• Detailed critical and explanatory notes that illuminate language, allusions, and character
• Appendices on metre, sources, date, and topics to guide study and discussion
• A glossary based on Schmidt’s Shakespeare Lexicon, with helpful cross‑references

Ideal for students, teachers, and general readers who want a thoughtful, accessible path into one of Shakespeare’s most enduring plays.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528162323
• ISBN 13: 9781528162326
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 266