Le marchand de Venise
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“The Merchant of Venice” is a play by William Shakespeare that explores themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice.
Set in Venice, the story revolves around Antonio, a merchant who borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, to help his friend Bassanio.
When Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral.
The play examines the complexities of religious and cultural differences, as well as the consequences of intolerance.
Shakespeare's characters and dramatic scenes raise profound questions about morality and the nature of justice.
Set in Venice, the story revolves around Antonio, a merchant who borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, to help his friend Bassanio.
When Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral.
The play examines the complexities of religious and cultural differences, as well as the consequences of intolerance.
Shakespeare's characters and dramatic scenes raise profound questions about morality and the nature of justice.
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