Can someone pls give me a brief summary of 'The Merchant of Venice'.
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There is a merchant name Antonio. He needs money so he goes to a Jewish moneylender named Shylock. Shylock gives him the money but he said that if Antonio does not return the money after three months, Shylock will cut a pound of Antonio's flesh. Three months passed, but Antonio did not give the money. Shylock took this matter to the court. Then in came a smart lawyer and told Shylock that he can cut a pound of Antonio's flesh but not any more not any less and not a single drop of blood should fall. Shylock surrendered and later Antonio got the news that he did not actually lose the money.
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PLOT OVERVIEW
Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends of a melancholy that he cannot explain. His friend Bassanio is desperately in need of money to court Portia, a wealthy heiress who lives in the city of Belmont. Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan in order to travel in style to Portia's estate.
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