The Merchant of Venice

Antonio needs to borrow a huge sum of money to help out his friend Bassanio. Shylock, a rich banker, agrees to lend him the money -- but if Antonio can't pay it back on time, the consequences will be terrible.

Meanwhile, Bassanio is in love with the beautiful Portia -- and he's not the only one . . .

Here is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, vividly and faithfully retold in graphic novel format.

(front flap)
Antonio, the merchant of Venice, owes a large debt to Shylock, the moneylender. Worse, Antonio faces death if he fails to repay the money. When his merchant ships are lost at sea, Antonio's wealth is lost along with them, and Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh to satisfy the unpaid debt. Antonio pleads his case in a court of law, where he is brilliantly defended by Portia, the clever young wife of his dear friend Bassanio.

"The quality of mercy is not strained."

(back flap)
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