In Shakespeare's famous comedy, a young Venetian nobleman needs to woo a wealthy heiress but lacks the funds. He asks his merchant friend for help, leading to a dangerous bargain with a ruthless moneylender. When the deal goes sour, a clever woman must use her wit to save the day.
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays,[c] 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. He...