The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
First performance: 1605
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Lyricist: William Shakespeare
Characters: Shylock, Portia, Antonio, Gratiano, Jessica, Salerio, and more.
Heroine: Portia
Setting: Venice, 16th century
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