A tragicomedy about love and friendship, money and fame, law and Jewish issues, set in Venice, the wealthiest city in Renaissance Europe.
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, believed to have been written between 1596 and 1597, is remembered by many readers for its merchant Shylock, a character who encapsulates the religious and racial issues of the society at the time and the spirit of the times.
Beyond that, this work keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end with its vivid characters, exciting drama, and breathtaking twists.

The work depicts the adventures of Shylock, who is driven by hatred and revenge after suffering unfair discrimination, Antonio, Bassanio, and Portia, who risk their lives in a dangerous contract for friendship and love.
The translation in this book uses a Korean verse format that limits the length of a line to about 16 characters in principle and maintains a 3-4 verse or a modified verse ratio within that length, thereby maximizing the musical characteristics of the original work's poetic lines.