The Merchant of Venice

By Gareth Hinds

Subjects: Comic books, strips, Graphic novels, Trials, Man-woman relationships, Comic books, strips, etc., Shylock (Fictitious character), Adaptations, Jews, Moneylenders

Description: A stylish, modern adaptation of Shakespeare's dark comedy, with backgrounds drawn on location in Venice. The text is adapted for clarity, and transitions from simple, modern prose to original Shakespearean verse as the play progresses.