The Merchant of Venice

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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio`s business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio`s flesh