About the Book: The Merchant of Venice (Pocket Classic)
The Merchant of Venice begins when Bassanio approaches his friend Antonio for
financial help. Unable to help, Antonio offers to become a guarantor to
Bassanios moneylender, Shylock. Shylock agrees to lend the sum on one
condition—he will take a pound of flesh from Antonios body if the money isnt
repaid in time. What happens when Antonio is unable to repay Shylock?..