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*Product Title*
Oxford School Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice | Oxford University Press
*Short Description*
Annotated Shakespeare play for secondary students. Part of Oxford School Shakespeare series. Full text + notes + activities. Used for IGCSE, O Level, A Level English Literature.
*Full Product Description*
Oxford School Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice
This is the student edition of William Shakespeare’s _The Merchant of Venice_ from Oxford School Shakespeare series by Oxford University Press. Designed for students aged 14-18 years. Full play text with modern notes to explain language, characters, and themes.
Cover shows balanced scales of justice – central to the play’s trial scene and theme of “justice vs mercy”.
Author: William Shakespeare
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
Type: Annotated Play Text / Literature Textbook
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Age Group: 14-18 years / Grade 9-12 / Year 10-13
Level: IGCSE, O Level, A Level, SSC, HSSC Literature
*Key Features*
Oxford School Shakespeare edition
Complete unabridged play text of _The Merchant of Venice_
Clear notes on every page: vocabulary, idioms, legal terms
“Character notes” + “Scene summaries” + “Themes” sections
“Check your understanding” questions after each scene
Essay questions + exam practice activities
Historical context: 16th century Venice, moneylending, antisemitism
Glossary of difficult words + legal terms like “bond”, “forfeit”
Line numbers + act/scene divisions for easy reference
Works with Oxford School Shakespeare Teacher’s Handbook
*Plot Summary*
Set in 16th century Venice. Merchant Antonio borrows money from Jewish moneylender Shylock to help friend Bassanio win Portia’s hand. Antonio signs a “pound of flesh” bond. When ships are lost, Shylock demands the bond in court. Portia, disguised as a lawyer, saves Antonio with “The quality of mercy” speech. Play mixes comedy, romance, and serious questions about justice, prejudice, and mercy.
Main themes: justice vs mercy, prejudice/discrimination, love and friendship, money vs human values, appearances vs reality.
*Specifications*
Subject: English Literature / Drama
Play: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
Series: Oxford School Shakespeare
Type: Student Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: English
Age Group: 14-18 years
Pages: ∼180-220 pages
Format: Paperback
*Who This Book Is For*
IGCSE English Literature students – _The Merchant of Venice_ is a common set text
O Level/A Level students studying Shakespeare
Grade 9-12 students in international schools
Teachers teaching themes of justice, prejudice, law
Homeschool students for Shakespeare study
Students debating ethics and legal arguments
*SEO Keywords*
Oxford School Shakespeare Merchant of Venice, IGCSE Shakespeare Play Text, Quality of Mercy Speech
*Note*: Scales = “justice vs mercy” + the pound of flesh bond + court trial. Most famous lines: “All that glisters is not gold”, “The quality of mercy is not strain’d”, “If you prick us, do we not bleed?”. This edition explains tough legal/Shakespeare language so students understand Shylock’s case and Portia’s argument.
Use with Oxford School Shakespeare Teacher’s Guide for class activities + essay plans.
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