The Merchant of Venice

By Gareth Hinds

Book Overview

With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light. Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763630241
• ISBN13: 9780763630249
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher