{"product_id":"9780141396545","title":"The Merchant Of Venice","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shakespearean drama is presented in a reader-friendly edition designed for students, theatre enthusiasts, and general readers. It probes prejudice, the ethics of debt, and the meaning of justice under pressure, all conveyed through sharp dialogue and dramatic tension. The tone is intellectually provocative, morally intricate, and emotionally engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition includes the full play text accompanied by a scholarly introduction by Peter Holland and editorial notes by W. Moelwyn Merchant, with general editorship by Stanley Wells. Widely used and recommended by the National Theatre, it provides reliable context for both studying the work and imagining it in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading experiences center on the language presented in accessible typography and a clear layout, with contextual essays that illuminate historical and social contexts and performance history insights to help readers imagine how the drama might be staged. The structure invites readers to move through scenes with practical guidance, questions, and discussion prompts, making it well suited for classroom work or reading groups, without revealing plot twists or spoilers. It emphasizes themes of bias, mercy, and ethical choice, inviting thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete play text with modern typesetting for readability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScholarly introduction by Peter Holland and editorial notes by W. Moelwyn Merchant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContextual essays on history, law, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScene-by-scene guidance and discussion prompts for study or group work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear typography and accessible layout for easy reading and rehearsal planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsed and recommended by the National Theatre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of how drama wrestles with justice and prejudice, enhances critical thinking, and invites ongoing curiosity about ethical questions. This edition leaves a lasting impression by connecting classic language to contemporary concerns and by inspiring thoughtful discussion and perhaps even informed performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540421226713,"sku":"9780141396545","price":340.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81m4DPJE4FL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776674332","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141396545","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}