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Cambridge Cambridge Student Guide to The Merchant of Venice 2002 Edition by Rob Smith
What is The Merchant of Venice about? This Cambridge Student Guide will help students to evaluate the historical, social and cultural contexts for a broader understanding of Shakespeare's play. Contents include an introduction; detailed running commentary on the text; insight into historical, social and cultural contexts; analysis of the language; an overview of critical approaches and different interpretations; essay-writing tips and lists of recommended resources. Table of contents :- Introduction, Commentary, Contexts, Language, Critical approaches, Organising your responses, Resources.