Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice is a series of introductions to Shakespeare's key plays, retold as a straightforward, pacey narrative in chapter-book format with modern-day language and visual information to help pupils get to grips with the plot, key characters, and their important relationships. It is perfect for exam crammers and reluctant and struggling readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 52 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2019
Publisher: Ransom Publishing

The Merchant of Venice is a captivating introduction to Shakespeare's key plays, designed to enhance understanding and enjoyment. This engaging retelling of the play follows a straightforward, pacey narrative in chapter-book format, utilizing the present tense and abundant dialogue in present-day English to recreate the experience of watching the play. By faithfully following the original plays, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the action and plot, while memorable quotations from the original text make it an ideal resource for exam crammers. Additionally, each book includes visual information to aid pupils in grasping the plot, key characters, and their relationships, making these books accessible to all students, regardless of their ability level. Written by award-winning writer Stephen Rickard, these books are perfect for getting all pupils comfortable with each play before studying it in its original form, providing a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to Shakespeare's works.

Weight: 84g
Dimension: 198 x 138 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785913365