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The Merchant of Venice

by Andrew Matthews · 1596

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In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment...

A dramatic retelling of this classic Shakespeare story.

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short · 51 pages

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