The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare
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The Merchant of Venice
Published
1995
Publisher
Ren min wen xue chu ban she
Pages
105
Description
In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Merchant of Venice?
This edition of The Merchant of Venice has approximately 105 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Merchant of Venice?
For most readers, The Merchant of Venice typically takes between 2h 11m and 1h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 26,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 26,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Merchant of Venice?
The estimated word count for The Merchant of Venice is approximately 26,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was written by William Shakespeare.
When was The Merchant of Venice published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.