We did a genderswap version of this in college, but it was 100% genderswapped. Also, we didn't have this much of a special effects budget!
Title: All that Glitters
Author: [livejournal.com profile] wizefics
Fandom: Merchant of Venice
Pairing: Bassanio/Antonio
Prompt: [livejournal.com profile] kink_bingo mirrors
Rating: Adult
Warnings: Graphic sexual content
Summary:
Disclaimer: I don't own Merchant of Venice, but it's public domain now.
A/N: This is my first time ever writing fanfic for Shakespeare. I have no idea if I managed to do it with any sort of success. Also, I sort of think this pairing may be canon? And not at all healthy. (Explains why I felt the urge to write it!)

All that Glitters )
I just saw the Merchant of Venice for the first time. (Yes, I am also shocked by the lack of education here.) I have a mix of reactions. All I knew of the play before was the "Has not a Jew..." speech which seems to be quite progressive for Shakespeare's time. Then I saw it in context and I... don't know anymore. Was it a mockery? Was it intended to be sympathetic? Or was Shylock supposed to be a simple villian, which he does not come across as.

Also, is it my slash glasses, or were Antonio and Bassanio supposed to read like a romantic couple?

Finally, I cried in the court scene. I also got heart palpitations and freaked out a bit when I though it might go badly...

I will be adding this to my Yuletide list this year.

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