{"product_id":"the-merchant-of-venice-abridged-for-schools-and-performance-paperback","title":"The Merchant of Venice: Abridged for Schools and Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKj O'Hara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e is one of Shakespeare's most frequently studied plays, exploring justice, mercy, prejudice, loyalty and friendship through a powerful story set in Renaissance Venice. The length and complexity of the original text, however, can present challenges for students and performance groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis carefully abridged edition has been created specifically for classroom study and school performance. It retains Shakespeare's original language and the key scenes most commonly explored in English lessons, while presenting a clearer and more manageable version of the play for modern students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed through Theatre in Education work and classroom practice, this script has been successfully used in schools for both literary study and performance. The structure allows the play to be performed by small casts or adapted for larger productions, making it flexible for a wide range of school settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for English and drama teachers, students studying Shakespeare at secondary level, and youth theatre groups, this edition makes \u003ci\u003eThe Merchant of Venice\u003c\/i\u003e accessible while preserving the dramatic impact of the original play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093949997280,"sku":"9781517582876","price":12.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5909\/4496\/files\/thc9U3Wz-r9781517582876.webp?v=1781645916","url":"https:\/\/improvedinc.myshopify.com\/products\/the-merchant-of-venice-abridged-for-schools-and-performance-paperback","provider":"Improved Improper Input Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}