Graphic Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice
- Gareth Hinds
- Candlewick Press
- 4/8/2008
- ISBN: 9780763630256
RRP: $31.50 (Inc. GST)
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Description
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