William Shakespeare's comic dramas have been praised and loved by the audience for centuries. It attained such affection that a new genre known as "Shakespearean Comedy" was introduced in English Literature. Merchant of Venice is a perfect example of a Shakespearean comedy for its comic and satire quotient that has been applauded by readers throughout the world.. The drama begins with Salarino and Salario, who try to find the reason behind Antonio's melancholic mood. Antonio, a merchant in Venice whose ships were at sail.. Bassanio, a dear friend of Antonio and a merchant himself, asks Antonio to lend him some money so that he can marry his lady-love, Portia, and return double the amount of money he gave.. Since Antonio's ships are all at sail he has no money. Nevertheless, he asks Bassanio to borrow money from any man in Venice in his name.. Bassanio goes to Shylock to borrow money in Antonio's name. Shylock takes full advantage of the situation to exact his revenge for all the discrimination and ill-treatment he faced in society.. Antonio signs a bond with Shylock that he shall return 3000 ducats to him in 3 months from the date the money is lent or else a pound of flesh will be maimed off of any part of Antonio's body, by Shylock. . Bassanio goes on and marries Portia, but Antonio's fate took a tragic turn when his ships couldn't make it to the ports of Venice.. Antonio has a loan of 3000 ducats on his head and Shylock decides to take a pound of flesh from any part of Antonio's body as the bond says.The book is a paperback book with well-arranged illustrations and optimized for a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience. Happy Reading!