Shakespeare Then and Again: The Merchant of Venice

Book excerpt: “Oh! Not Shakespeare!” Sound familiar? Perhaps Shakespeare Then and Again: The Merchant of Venice will change that to “Shakespeare, how true!” This book probes the times of Shakespeare and finds uncanny resemblances in The Merchant of Venice to the current times. Shakespearean world, a dystopia? Shakespeare Then and Again: The Merchant of Venice may just convince you that it was! This book is meant for students and teachers of Shakespeare at the school level. Others who wish to simply discuss and debate the issues in the play and their reflections in the mirror of time may also find it worth a read. For those who just want to time travel, there are various links through which you can explore Shakespeare’s world virtually and even watch his plays performed on the English stage!