Venetian kauppias by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title The merchant of Venice. Finnish
Title Venetian kauppias
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Venetian Kauppias" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the late 16th century. This classic drama centers around themes of love, mercy, revenge, and the complex interactions of different cultures and religions. The main characters include Antonio, a Venetian merchant, Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and Portia, a wealthy heiress who challenges societal norms. The opening of the play introduces Antonio, who is troubled and melancholic for reasons that elude him. His friends Salarino and Solanio speculate about his sadness and consider it might be due to financial concerns, love, or simply his nature. We also meet Bassanio, Antonio's friend, who is in love with Portia but is financially troubled, prompting him to seek Antonio's help in borrowing money from Shylock to pursue her. This sets the stage for the intricate dealings, alliances, and conflicts among the characters, hinting at the deeper themes of mercy versus justice that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Jews -- Italy -- Drama
Subject Moneylenders -- Drama
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Drama
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