{"product_id":"the-merchant-of-venice-shakespeare-retold-9781914927201","title":"The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Retold","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTackling \u003cem\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare's tale of love and revenge. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes Shakespeare's 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of \u003cem\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at this formidable text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this book, you'll discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat each line of the complete original text means via a retelling printed directly below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe precise meaning of each character motive, plot twist, convoluted phrase and befuddling reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rhythm and pacing Shakespeare uses to drive this classic story forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to form your own views by understanding the hidden subtleties of Shakespeare's verse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to sail through exams by quickly and easily transforming your knowledge of the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this \u003cem\u003eShakespeare Retold\u003c\/em\u003e book today and enjoy \u003cem\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e as you quickly learn this timeless masterpiece!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR SHAKESPEARE RETOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eSTEPHEN FRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tackling Hamlet for \u003cem\u003eThe Royal Shakespeare Company \u003c\/em\u003eis arguably the most daunting role for any actor. For me, learning the words was the easy part; interpreting the nuances of the language and breathing life into the performance was brutally tough. James Anthony's \u003cem\u003eShakespeare, Retold \u003c\/em\u003ewould have helped me immensely. For every line, I'd have had a lyrically identical modern-day translation that I precisely understood, helping reveal the emphasis and punch of each moment of my stage performance. Every actor would benefit from this compelling translation.\" - \u003cstrong\u003ePAAPA ESSIEDU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Shakespeare, James Anthony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Redbrick Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Shakespeare Retold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.45d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914927201","brand":"Redbrick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42451830931593,"sku":"9781914927201","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_06b42ecd-e819-4239-9d52-c159a5f1ba26.jpg?v=1716103056","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-merchant-of-venice-shakespeare-retold-9781914927201","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}