1Abridged especially for teachers and students of English and drama, this is a pacy and engaging version of The Merchant of Venice that is designed to make the play more accessible to a young audience. This edition skillfully maintains the coherence of the plot and contains all the essential elements needed for detailed classroom study and dramatic performance. KJ O'Hara has over 20 years' experience teaching English and drama and is the former artistic director of a successful theatre in education company.