Who wrote The Merchant of Venice?

William Shakespeare wrote The Merchant of Venice, first published in 1600. It is a work of classics and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for The Merchant of Venice?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for The Merchant of Venice with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/william-shakespeare-the-merchant-of-venice/.

Essential Read

The Merchant of Venice

Name: The Merchant of Venice
Author: William Shakespeare

by William Shakespeare · 1600

Classics · ranked #38 in category

A Venetian merchant borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help a friend, pledging a pound of his own flesh as forfeit. When the bond falls due, it is Portia — disguised as a lawyer — who finds a legal means to outwit Shylock. Shakespeare's most contested play sits at the intersection of comedy, tragedy and sustained examination of mercy, justice and prejudice.

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