"One hundred and ten copies printed"--Half t.p. verso
Original document: Book.
Summary
First published in 1558,ℓThe Pecorone is thought to be one of the primary sources of inspiration for Shakespeare tragic comedyℓThe Merchant of Venice as it includes famous elements of the play's plot likeℓa test of suitors similar to Portia's, a "pound of flesh" penalty, a women disguised as a lawyer and the demand of aℓbetrothalℓring.ℓ