What is the 19th century poem based on The Merchant of Venice called?

Answer 1

I think it was:

"Maud"
by Lord Alfred Tennyson (1809–92)

This was Tennyson's favorite poem; he began writing some of the lyrics which were worked into the poem in the period following the death of his great friend, Arthur Hallam, in 1833. He was appointed Poet Laureate by Queen Victoria in 1850 (following Wordsworth); and published Maud and Other Poems in 1855.

Answer 2

By Richard Harris Barham..here is a snippet of what he wrote so you can see if it's the one you're refering to...

The Merchant of Venice,: A Legend of Italy


I believe there are few
But have heard of a Jew,
Named Shylock, of Venice, as arrant a 'screw'
In money transactions as ever you knew;
An exorbitant miser, who never yet lent
A ducat at less than three hundred per cent.,
Insomuch that the veriest spendthrift in Venice,
Who'd take no more care of his pounds than his pennies,
When press'd for a loan, at the very first sight
Of his terms, would back out, and take refuge in Flight.
It is not my purpose to pause and inquire
If he might not, in managing thus to retire,
Jump out of the frying-pan into the fire;
Suffice it, that folks would have nothing to do,
Who could possibly help it, with Shylock the Jew.

But, however discreetly one cuts and contrives,
We've been most of us taught in the course of our lives,
That 'Needs must when the Elderly Gentleman drives!'
In proof of this rule,
A thoughtless young fool,
Bassanio, a Lord of the Tomnoddy school,
Who, by showing at Operas, Balls, Plays, and Court,
A 'swelling' (Payne Collier would read 'swilling') 'port,'
And inviting his friends to dine, breakfast, and sup,
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Answer 3

Shylock and his speech. It jogs my memory of how the Jews have been dealt with as 2d type voters. and how, consequently of such treatment, Shylock became right into a materialistic individual whose heart is packed with hatred and the will for vengeance. while utilized in real life, this basically shows that how we handle human beings impacts their suggestions-set. Villains exist with the aid of fact there are human beings and events that became them into such.