The Merchant of Venice: Critical Essays

This volume is a collection of all-new original essays covering everything from feminist to postcolonial readings of the play as well as source queries and analyses of historical performances of the play.

The Merchant of Venice is a collection of seventeen new essays that explore the concepts of anti-Semitism, the work of Christopher Marlowe, the politics of commerce and making the play palatable to a modern audience. The characters, Portia and Shylock, are examined in fascinating detail. With in-depth analyses of the text, the play in performance and individual characters, this book promises to be the essential resource on the play for all Shakespeare enthusiasts.

Author: John W. Mahon
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08/02/2002
Pages: 472
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.34w x 1.04d
ISBN: 9780415411004

About the Author

John Mahon is Professor of English at Iona College and Editor of the Shakespeare Newsletter. He received his PhD. in English from Columbia University.

Ellen Mahin is Assistant Professor of English at Iona College. She attended NYU and received her PhD. in English from Fordham University.