The Merchant of Venice

120 pages

English language

Published Aug. 8, 1950 by Yale University Press.

OCLC Number:
878906708

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4 stars (50 reviews)

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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Review of 'Der Kaufmann von Venedig' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Poor Gerald is not long for this world. Alone and lonely near the end of his days, his only visitors are the nurse who comes to check his vitals and a yearly terrifying specter of his past that makes itself known every Halloween. On this particular night, he has a new nurse, who asks too many questions, over stays her welcome, and invites Gerald's greatest fear to come on in.

When I read the description I thought it sounded familiar but it wasn't until a few pages in that I realized I had read this novella before. Such are the hazards of reading so many books you sometimes lose track of what you've read. I first enjoyed this story when it was previously published in the Halloween Carnival series of anthologies. It's a fun spooky story for Halloween or any time of year for those of us who enjoy ghost …

Review of 'Der Kaufmann von Venedig' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

The Space Between is a self published title by Queensland author Scott J. Robinson. It’s Scott’s first novel, though he has been writing for some time.

The cover quote from Jack Dann holds true there is some serious talent displayed in The Space Between, some very smooth writing.

It’s an ambitious type of story for a first timer, here’s the synopsis to give you an idea:



Synopsis:

The story is set in the multiverse of Ananake and draws on myths and legends of ancient Earth, weaving a tale that moves from Sherwood Forest to distant worlds and outer space. It involves, amongst other things, magical gateways, Area 51, sentient spacecraft, a 50 thousand year old intergalactic war, elves and dwarves, wonder bras, Machu Picchu and strong coffee.
Kim thinks her day is going badly when her friend fails to meet her at Sherwood Forest. Then an annoying knight hits on …

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