Enhanced, larger edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare works, extensively rewritten, expanded, and produced in an attractive new design. An engaging approach to the study of Shakespeare allows students to inhabit Shakespeare's fantastical world in approachable and creative ways.

Students are encouraged to share Shakespeare's love of language, his interest in characters, and his sense of theater. The classes have undergone significant revisions and expansions in full color, with activities organized thematically into distinct categories such as Stagecraft, Write About It, Language in the Play, Characters, and Themes.

The expanded glossaries are aligned with the text of the play for easy reference. The extensive footnotes include detailed guidance on essay writing for The Merchant of Venice and Shakespeare. It features rich, captivating color photographs of performances of The Merchant of Venice from around the world.