| The Merchant of Venice Contributor(s): Hinds, Gareth (Author), Hinds, Gareth (Illustrator) |
|
 |
ISBN: 076363025X ISBN-13: 9780763630256 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $13.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of the bard's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice. Elegant artwork and succinct yet faithful adaptation cast a provocative new light on "The Merchant of Venice." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Performing Arts - Theater & Musicals - Young Adult Fiction | Classics - Young Adult Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.82" W x 10.37" (0.73 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 123595 Reading Level: 4.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light. Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio's heartfelt efforts -- and a clever intervention by Portia -- will save Antonio from paying Shylock a pound of flesh. Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare's more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice. |