Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice - Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A

"Shakespeare's play of the Merchant of Venice: Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre, with Historical and Explanatory Notes by Charles Kean, F.S.A" by William Shakespeare A merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. This book is responsible for giving us the phrase "a pound of flesh" which is still commonly used. This edition is meant to help students and laymen understand Shakespeare's at times confusing English. It also gives modern readers context to better appreciate the tale.