内容简介：
《威尼斯商人》是莎士比亚四大喜剧之一，约写于1596年。剧中描写威尼斯一位身无分文的贵族青年巴萨尼奥，为向富家嗣女鲍西娅求婚，向好友安东尼奥借钱。安东尼奥因货船尚未到港，只好向犹太高利贷者夏洛克
借债，并被迫立约：如不按期偿还，就让夏洛克从安东尼奥身上割一磅肉。巴萨尼奥与鲍西娅一见钟情，但安东尼奥的货船却遇险未归，债务到期他将被罚割下一磅肉。鲍西娅毅然扮作律师，去威尼斯营救安东尼奥。在法庭上，鲍西娅以惊人的才智，驳倒夏洛克，打赢了官司。
目录：
Contents
Prejudice in The Merchant of Venice
Leading Characters in the Play
The Merchant of Venice: commentary
Shylock
Shakespeare's Verse
Date and Text
Characters in the Play
The Merchant Of Venice
Sources
Classwork and Examinations
Discussion
Character Study
Activities
Context Questions
Comprehension Questions
Essays
Projects
Background
Government
Religion
Education
Language
Drama
Theatre
Selected Further Reading
William Shakespeare 1564--1616
List of Shakespeare's Plays