Edition details
The Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare. Introduction and eight leaves of colour designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman. Dark brown series binding. Mottled grey slipcase. 22.2x17.1cm. 96pp.
About the book
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice combines romantic comedy with a darker story of debt, prejudice and justice. Bassanio wishes to court the wealthy Portia but needs financial assistance from his friend Antonio, who in turn borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. The agreement requires Antonio to surrender a pound of his flesh if the debt cannot be repaid. When his ships are reported lost, the dispute reaches court and leads to the play's famous trial scene. Shakespeare explores mercy, justice, prejudice, friendship, money and the complicated relationship between law and morality. The Raj: An Eyewitness History The Raj: An Eyewitness History presents the period of British rule in India through accounts from people who experienced it firsthand. Letters, diaries, memoirs and contemporary observations reveal the political, military and social realities of British India from a range of perspectives. The book examines administration, daily life, cultural encounters, conflict and the changing relationship between Britain and India. By using eyewitness testimony, it gives immediacy to a complex period of imperial history and the events that ultimately led toward Indian independence.
