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The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare Classics Graphic Novels) Paperback – May 22, 2008

by Gareth Hinds (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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With elegant, contemporary artwork and a faithful but succinct adaptation, this graphic novel casts a classic drama in a provocative new light.

Here is the tale of young Bassanio, who, to win the love of fair Portia, entangles his dearest friend, Antonio, in a dangerous bargain with the moneylender Shylock. Only Bassanio’s heartfelt efforts — and a clever intervention by Portia — will save Antonio from paying Shylock "a pound of flesh." Moody and mesmerizing, this graphic novel adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s more controversial plays boasts a chic modern cast, high drama, and all the dark, familiar beauty of Venice.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 17 years
  2. Print length
    80 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    NC1050L
  6. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.3 x 10.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    May 22, 2008
  9. ISBN-10
    076363025X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763630256
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A captivating, smartly executed work.
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About the Author

Gareth Hinds is the creator of Beowulf and other graphic novels based on classic works. Of The Merchant of Venice, he says, "I find the fairy-tale symbolism and ethical dilemmas of this play compelling, and I wanted to use the graphic novel form to present them to a modern audience." He lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Illustrated edition (May 22, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 076363025X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763630256
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NC1050L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.3 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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Gareth Hinds is the author and illustrator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels and picture books based on classic literature and mythology. Through his work he shares his love of literature with readers young and old. His recent adaptation of The Odyssey received four starred reviews, and he is the recipient of the Boston Public Library's "Literary Lights for Children" award. He lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife. When he's not working on a book he enjoys painting landscapes and practicing aikido.

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M. Heiss
5.0 out of 5 stars Such beauty
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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I'm an illustration fanatic. We are living in a golden age of book publishing. This book deserves a sixth star, for the historical yet modern illustrations Gareth Hinds delivers. In the scenery and costuming for this book, he goes one better than in his extraordinary "Romeo and Juliet."  Romeo and Juliet

This book is an adaptation of the Shakespeare. Not every scene is included, nor every character, yet the book reads just right. So much of the original Shakespeare is here - the beautiful memorized passages. "Signor Antonio, many a time and oft..." "Hath not a Jew...?" "The quality of mercy is not strained..."

After studying the original play, and performing it or seeing it done, why not give this gift to your favorite theater-goer? It makes a wonderful keepsake and a beautiful gift.

Extraordinary work. More books like this, please.
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Michael K. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your father's "Classics Illustrated"
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015
"Based on the play by William Shakespeare," it says, so I guess I was expecting a "Classics Illustrated" vanila version of the story, but I was wrong. Hinds sticks closely to the original plot, even occasionally using some of the Bard's own words, but his Venetians are all in modern dress and speak colloquial 21st-century English. He also leaves out a few scenes here and there, to tighten things up, and the comic relief characters of Launcelot Gobbo and his aged father are completely missing. (That's okay, they don't really add much to the story.) All in all, if you haven't read _Merchant_ in the decades since you left school, this adaptation will bring it all back to you, and in both an entertaining and an educational way.
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Mr. Ray
1.0 out of 5 stars A high dollar comic book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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I thought it was a simplified version; not Shakesspears old English. Its pictures with subtitles. A high dollar comic book.
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tvtv3
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Adaptation
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2008
In this graphic novel version of Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, the key points of the novel have been condensed into a more linear storyline. The core characters, key plot points, and most famous pieces of dialogue remain in tact. The illustrations have updated the setting of the story to a more modern period than the period in which Shakespeare originally set the play. I really enjoyed the illustration and color scheme of Hinds' version. The grey color pattern and rough and sometimes jagged illustrations embody the overall tone and mood of the play very well. Shakespeare purists will probably hate this book because it does cut out a few secondary plot points and a great amount of dialogue. However, I really enjoyed the book and found Hinds' version of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE to be a great example of adapting a complex Shakespearean work into the format of a contemporary graphic novel. Recommended for English teachers and anyone else interested in seeing Shakespeare's play adapted into a different format.
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redeyesfromreading
4.0 out of 5 stars Artwork 9/10 very edgy yet antique and just right for the play
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2008
In my quest to cover my Shakespeare 'tasks' with minimum pain, this had to be on the list. I liked the artwork - a lot. The colours I found matched the mood and tone of the play. I'd toyed with other versions before plumping for this one, with art I guess it's all down to personal taste. Seems to be quite a chunk of the play 'missing', probably because its one very long play. I'll still need to buy another book to fill in the gaps. But other than that, if you are 'doing' the play, go for it.
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Ryan Mease
4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Hinds' 'Merchant of Venice'
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2010
This was a great adaption of the original Shakespeare. It uses nearly direct quotations, with some modified text for comprehension. The best part of this edition is certainly the artwork -- I love this man's style! One odd aspect of the work is the editor's decision to place the author's note 'after' the adaption. Here, Hinds explain some important aspects of his adaption; this would have been helpful beforehand.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Otherwise it was fine.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2015
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Was a little surprised that it was a modern version ie the llustrations were modern. Otherwise it was fine.
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