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The Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed between 1596 and 1598. The story revolves around a merchant named Antonio who borrows money from a Jewish moneylender named Shylock in order to help his friend Bassanio win the heart of a wealthy heiress named Portia. However, when Antonio is unable to repay the loan, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as payment. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, justice, and revenge, and is known for its complex characters and intricate plot. It has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, and television, and remains one of Shakespeare's most popular works.Gra. My Lord Bassanio gaue his Ring away Vnto the Iudge that beg'd it, and indeede Deseru'd it too: and then the Boy his Clearke That tooke some paines in writing, he begg'd mine, And neyther man nor master would take ought But the two Rings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.