The Merchant of Venice ~ edited by A W Verity - Pitt Press Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice ~ edited by A W Verity - Pitt Press Shakespeare

Small hard cover, no dust jacket
Published in 1953
Fair condition

This edition of The Merchant of Venice, edited by A. W. Verity for the Pitt Press Shakespeare series, offers a scholarly yet accessible presentation of one of Shakespeares most complex plays. Veritys editorial approach balances textual fidelity with thoughtful annotation, guiding readers through the moral ambiguities and dramatic tensions that define the story. The play itself explores themes of justice, mercy, prejudice, and love, set against the backdrop of Venetian commerce and law. Veritys notes illuminate Elizabethan idioms, legal references, and character motivations, making it especially valuable for students and readers seeking a deeper understanding of Shakespeares language and intentions. Published by Cambridge University Press, this edition reflects the academic rigor and clarity associated with the Pitt Press series, while preserving the emotional intensity and poetic brilliance of the original text.