THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

The Merchant of Venice is a very famous play written by the legendary persona of all time, the great William Shakespeare. This text is edited by Jay L. Halio. The text has been prescribed by the Panjab University, Chandigarh for the students pursuing their studies in BA 3^rd Semester with Elective English as their optional subject. The book has been published by the reputed classic publisher- The Oxford University Press. The play needs not to be further described as it has been at the top since its first publication. This book, edited by Jay L. Halio, is a new, modern-spelling text, collated and edited from all existing printings. The book consists of on-page commentaries and notes intending to explain meaning, staging, allusions, and many others related to literary terms. The book is very well-thorough with a detailed introduction considering composition, sources, performances, and changing critical attitudes to the play. The book also comprises production photographs, related art, and manuscript facsimile. It also includes a complete index to introduction and commentary. Last, but not least, the book has durable sewn binding for lasting use. This text provides an opportunity to the students option English Literature as their optional concept and opening to the world of famous and immortal plays.

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