The Merchant of Venice

by Gareth Hinds

Gareth Hinds (Illustrator)

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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.
  • ISBN10 076363025X
  • ISBN13 9780763630256
  • Publish Date 22 May 2008 (first published 1 May 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 23 September 2014
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.