"Venetskyi kuptsia" is a tragic comedy written by the outstanding English playwright William Shakespeare. In this work, the author describes the adventures of a Venetian merchant named Antonio, who makes a deal with the terrible money manager Shylock to help his friend Bassanio out of financial difficulties and rescue his lover Portia. This drama unfolds a conflict between good and evil, between loyalty and greed, which will bring dire consequences for all the characters. Venetian streets, intrigue and intense group relationships reveal deep aspects of human character and nature. "Venetskyi kuptsia" is a masterpiece of world literature, which gives readers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Renaissance Venice and reflect on eternal values and moral dilemmas.