The Merchant of Venice: A Graphic Novel

By Gareth Hinds

Book Overview

With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076363025X
• ISBN13: 9780763630256
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher