In every story their lies a grain of truth; the plays of William Shakespeare are no exception. The Elizabethan playwright modified many stories he heard for the stage. The Merchant of Venice, written in 1596, might be based on St. Anthony of Padua who lived four centuries earlier. Both persons were involved with shipwrecks, foreign…
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About D. Cyrus Mallison
D. Cyrus Mallison has a Bachelors degree in History from Texas State University and teaches Special Education. He is also a theater costume designer and one-time playwright.