"De Koopman van Venetië: Drama in vijf bedrijven" by William Shakespeare is a play written between 1596 and 1598. A Venetian merchant defaults on a dangerous loan from Jewish moneylender Shylock, who demands a shocking penalty: a pound of flesh. While classified as a comedy, the play explores weighty themes through its most famous character, Shylock, and his clash with Antonio. The drama features celebrated speeches on humanity and mercy, sparking enduring debate about discrimination and justice that continues to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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