Episode 2 of 2
Publication of The Merchant of Venice
- When
- 1600
- Where
- Unspecified
Thomas Heyes published the first quarto of The Merchant of Venice in 1600.
After James Roberts transferred his rights to Thomas Heyes on 28 October 1600, Heyes published the first quarto before the end of the year. The title page stated the play had been performed divers times by that date.
Sources
- The Merchant of Venice Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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