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The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Type of Work:

Comedic drama

Setting

Renaissance Venice and Belmont

Principal Characters

Antonio, the merchant
Bassanio, his young friend, in love with Portia
Portia, a beautiful and wealthy young woman
Shylock, a rich Jew
Jessica, Shylock's lovely daughter

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