Shylock's Revenge

By David Murray Smith

Book Overview

""Shylock's Revenge"" by David Murray Smith is a historical fiction novel set in 16th century Venice. The story revolves around the infamous character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against the Christian merchant, Antonio, who has treated him unfairly. The novel explores the themes of prejudice, revenge, and justice as it delves into the complex relationships between the characters. The plot follows Shylock's plan to extract a pound of flesh from Antonio as payment for a debt, which leads to a dramatic courtroom scene. The novel also features a love story between Shylock's daughter, Jessica, and Lorenzo, a Christian man who helps her escape her father's household. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, the author brings the characters and the city of Venice to life, immersing the reader in a world of political intrigue, religious tensions, and personal drama. ""Shylock's Revenge"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fresh perspective on one of Shakespeare's most iconic characters.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162899239
• ISBN13: 9781162899237
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"