William Shakespeare Books

Gathers all of Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, and poems.

This selection of his poetry-sonnets, and songs and verse from plays, some justly familiar, others less known-offers the quintessence of his remarkable art and provides an enticing introduction to his work.

A beautiful, intricate colouring book, full of romantic, inspirational and dramatic quotes from the favourite plays and poems of William Shakespeare. An ideal choice for older children and adults, in a beautiful square format, it is gloriously intricate illustrations provide a soothing occupation for the millions of fans of adult colouring books.

Contains the complete text of such Shakespeare tragedies as Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, and Macbeth.

“Well, God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents.” from Twelfth Night. There is not much left for us to say about William Shakespeare, probably the most important and famous playwright in World literature let alone English literature. Though nearly everyone is familiar with his name or at least some of his plays along with some of his sonnets, we do not have much information about him and his life. We have chosen some of Shakespeare’s comedies for this book you are holding in your hands namely; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will, Much Ado About Nothing and The Merchant of Venice. His works may be very old in age; however, they still have great power to influence the very times we are living in.

The text is taken from the Shakespeare Head Press, The Stratford Town Shakespeare edited by Arthur Henry Bullen, and this new edition contains John Aubrey's Brief Life of Shakespeare, a bibliography, biography of Sir John Gilbert, an account of The Shakespeare Head Press edition and listing of Shakespeare's major characters.

With over 3,000 quotes organized by topic and by play the Dictionary is very easy to use. It also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to dip into by word, theme or play allowing you to track down a half-remembered quote easily.

Edited by Howard Staunton with over 800 illustrations by Sir John Gilbert, R.A. All 37 plays. All 160 sonnets and poems. Thousands of comments and notes.

In this volume, Tony Tanner introduces Shakespeare's four greatest tragedies - Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth and King Lear.

The Complete Illustrated Works of William Shakespeare

Уильям Шекспир (1561—1616) — английский поэт, драматург и актер, по праву считающийся величайшим писателем эпохи Возрождения. Его исторические хроники, потрясающие своей достоверностью, античные драмы, величайшие трагедии и восхитительные комедии не знают себе равных и по сей день не сходят с мировых сцен. В настоящее издание вошли 5 знаменитых трагедий У. Шекспира — «Ромео и Джульетта», «Гамлет, принц Датский», «Отелло, венецианский мавр», «Король Лир» и «Макбет».

Now available in three handy paperback volumes are all Shakespeare's Histories, Tragedies, and Comedies, complete with brief introductions, contemporary allusions to Shakespeare, and commendatory poems and prefaces about Shakespeare by his peers. The texts, established by the Complete OxfordShakespeare , which was re-edited afresh from the original editions, offer what the Times Higher Education Supplement hails as "the most ambitious edition of the works ever attempted."This convenient volume offers all Shakespeare's Histories, as well as a complete collection of his poems and sonnets. Included All is True (Henry VIII) ; 1 Henry IV ; 2 Henry IV ; 1 Henry VI ; 2 Henry VI ; 3 Henry VI ; The History of Henry the Fourth (1 Henry IV) ; The Life and Death of KingJohn ; The Life of Henry the Fifth ; The Life of Timon of Athens ; "A Lover's Complaint";Poems, Various; The Rape of Lucrece ; Richard II ; Richard III ; The Second Part of Henry Fourth ; Sir Thomas Passages Attributed to Shakespeare; Sonnets and "A Lover's Complaint"; Various Poems; and Venus andAdonis .

Presents Shakespeare's complete works accompanied by timelines, genealogies, and selected archival documents

The greatest tragic plays of William Shakespeare—including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a “lofty” play showing “personages of great state” caught up in a “lamentable” action that “beginneth prosperously and endeth unfortunately.” Whether judged by this or any other standard, the plays selected for this collection are considered to be the four central works of Shakespearean tragedy and must be included in any list of the world's finest tragic literature. This collection in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: • An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater • A special introduction by the series’ general editor, Sylvan Barnet • Reliable texts by noted Shakespeare scholars • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format • Recommended readings

'It is required you do awake your faith' (The Winter's Tale). Written late in Shakespeare's life, these plays delightfully exhibit his interest in the conventions of the fairy-tale. They are tales of enchantment, heard from afar and seen through a fine gauze. In this fantasy world truths about the real world are played out on a different plane. In each play a family is forcibly divided through natural mischance (a storm at sea) or human folly (a wrongful accusation), and in each the lost ones are restored to their families. We move from the pain of separation through the despair of loss to the joy of restoration and resurrection. This mature vision of the world looks unblinkingly into the jaws of despair, yet still chooses to consider life worth celebrating.

Set in an enchanted forest, Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is the ideal subject for artist Marcel Dzama, whose work frequently references dreams, fairy tales, and mythical worlds.0Inspired by Ovid's 'Metamorphoses', Shakespeare's celebrated romantic comedy intertwines multiple narratives under the influence of transformation and witchcraft. The play is often staged with actors wearing animal masks, an aspect that appeals particularly to Dzama, whose work is characterized by the fusion of human and animal, fantasy and reality.0As the second title in David Zwirner Books's Seeing Shakespeare series, this book revisits this ultimate fairy tale through the eyes of a contemporary artist who feels a special affinity for its imagery

A compact edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare. It combines impeccable scholarship with beautifully written editorial material and a user-friendly layout of the text. Also included is a foreword, list of contents, general introduction, essay on language, contemporary allusions to Shakespeare, glossary, consolidated bibliography and index of first lines of Sonnets.

Ромео и Джульетта — одна из самых известных и часто ставимых пьес Шекспира, символизирующая неугасимую любовь. Этот классический сюжет рассказывает о трагической истории молодых влюбленных из итальянской Вероны в XIII веке. Вражда между родами Монтекки и Капулетти известна всем в Вероне. Тем не менее, Ромео Монтекки и Джульетта Капулетти испытывают сильное чувство любви друг к другу. Столкновения между членами обеих враждующих семей приводят к вынужденному изгнанию Ромео, а череда несчастных случаев и недоразумений ведет к неизбежному трагическому концу их любви.

Here be Kraken! The Squid Cinema From Hell draws upon writers like Vilem Flusser, Donna J. Haraway, Graham Harman and Eugene Thacker to offer up a critical analysis of cephalopods and other tentacular creatures in contemporary media, while also speculating that digital media might themselves constitute a weird, intelligent alien.

The everyman Signet Shakespeare series continues with the first volume of Comedies containing THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. LOVES LABOUR'S LOST, ROMEO AND JULIET (sic) and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The penultimate volume in the 8-volume Everyman Signet Shakespeare contains Shakespeare's later Comedies - THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, AS YOU LIKE IT, TWELFTH NIGHT, ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

This revised edition of the Arden Shakespeare Complete Works includes the full text of Double Falsehood, which was published in the Arden Third series to critical acclaim in 2010. The play is an eighteenth century rewrite of Shakespeare's "lost" play Cardenio and as such is a fascinating testament to the original. A short introduction outlines its complex textual history and the arguments for including it within the Shakespeare canon. The Complete Works contains the texts of all Shakespeare's plays, poems and sonnets, edited by leading Shakespeare scholars for the renowned Arden series. A general introduction gives the reader an overall view of how and why Shakespeare has become such an influential cultural icon, and how perceptions of his work have changed in the intervening four centuries. The introduction summarises the known facts about the dramatist's life, his reading and use of sources, and the nature of theatrical performance during his lifetime. Brief introductions to each play, written specially for this volume by the Arden General Editors, discuss the date and contemporary context of the play, its position within Shakespeare's oeuvre, and its subsequent performance history. An extensive glossary explains vocabulary which may be unfamiliar to modern readers.

Mistaken identities drive the humorous plot of this play, as Sebastian and his twin sister, Viola, are separated by a shipwreck and each thinks the other has perished. Viola disguises herself as a man, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. The story explores themes of love, gender roles, and the complexities of identity, culminating in a lively and entertaining narrative filled with witty dialogue and engaging characters.

The Comedies with Introductions by Judith Buchanan These Comedies are among the best loved of Shakespeare's plays. In each a problem emerges, is then intensified to a point of maximum confusion and potential upset, before the chaos is resolved, however improbably, into general goodwill and a spate of marriages. The triumph of these plays lies in the way they mingle humorous stage business and dexterous word play with a more serious study of identity, gender, dreaming, the meaning of love, even of the theatre itself. They reassure us that with all its faults, the world will always in the end be redeemable. The Tragedies with Introductions by Emma Smith 'Not for an age but for all time.' So Ben Jonson established what we now take for granted: Shakespeare's unique place among the world's great authors. Romeo and Juliet shows us the archetypal story of fated young love; Hamlet, the tortured psyche of the young prince of Denmark; Othello, a strikingly modern representation of racial difference; King Lear, a man stripped of all material and psychological comforts; and Macbeth, a dark investigation of the origins and effects of, evil. The plays throw a fascinating light on the concerns of Shakespeare's day, yet offer perennial insights into the nature of human emotion.

More than thirty of William Shakespeare's best-known and most-loved verses and poems, wonderfully illustrated for children ages 8 to 12.

Shakespeares rätselhafte, kraftvolle Sonette sind als lyrisches Vermächtnis den berühmten Dramen des Dichters ebenbürtig. Sie sprechen von Liebe und Tod, Schönheit und Vergänglichkeit. Ihre unvergleichliche Sprachmelodie und die betörenden Bilder machen Shakespeares Sonette zu Meisterwerken der Weltliteratur. Die Sonette 1-126 wenden sich an einen mysteriösen jungen Mann, dessen Identität niemals geklärt werden konnte, die Sonette 127-152 an eine «dark lady», die zwar nicht schön ist, deren erotischer Anziehungskraft sich der Dichter jedoch nicht entziehen kann. Inständig beschwören die Sonette die Freundschaft, die allein der Vergänglichkeit alles Irdischen Beständigkeit entgegenzusetzen vermag. Diese Ausgabe enthält die 154 Sonette der Ausgabe von 1609 im englischen Original und in der einfühlsamen, lyrischen deutschen Übersetzung von Hanno Helbling.

The core of the ground-breaking, three text edition, this self-contained, free-standing volume gives readers the Second Quarto text (1604-5) and includes in its Introduction, notes and Appendices all the reader might expect to find in any standard Arden edition. As well as a full, illustrated Introduction to the play?s historical, cultural and performance contexts and a thorough survey of critical approaches to the play, an appendix contains the additional passages found only in the 1623 text. The core of the ground-breaking, three text edition, this self-contained, free-standing volume gives readers the Second Quarto text (1604-5) and includes in its Introduction, notes and Appendices all the reader might expect to find in any standard Arden edition. As well as a full, illustrated Introduction to the play?s historical, cultural and performance contexts and a thorough survey of critical approaches to the play, an appendix contains the additional passages found only in the 1623 text.

This is the only fully annotated and modernized edition to bring together Shakespeare's sonnets as well as all his poems (including those attributed to him after his death) in one volume. A full introduction discusses his development as a poet, and how the poems relate to the plays, and detailed notes explain the language and allusions. While accessibly written, the edition takes account of the most recent scholarship and criticism.

"This is a wonderful collection of six retellings of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays - a perfect mix of comedy, tragedy, magic and romance, retold for younger readers. It is full of colourful illustrations from the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It contains the plays "A Midummer Night's Dream", "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", "The Tempest", and "Twelfth Night". It also includes a section at the back on the life and times of Shakespeare." --Publisher description.

SparkNotes offers essential study guides created by Harvard students, designed to help you succeed academically. Each guide includes a complete plot summary and analysis, key facts, character analyses, and discussions of major themes, motifs, and symbols such as incest, the diseased nation, misogyny, death, uncertainty, and action. Important quotations are explained, and the author's historical context is provided, along with suggested essay topics and a 25-question review quiz. Join millions of students at SparkNotes.com, where you can access over 1000 study guides covering various subjects, including history, poetry, philosophy, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The platform allows you to post questions, seek help from peers, and explore the latest additions to the collection. In celebration of their 5th anniversary, Spark Publishing’s Literature Guides are being revamped, featuring new elements such as a 16-page section on writing literary essays. This includes a glossary of literary terms, step-by-step tutoring on essay writing, and tips on avoiding plagiarism. Additionally, each guide will feature an A+ essay, demonstrating how to effectively write a literary analysis.

Comedy and tragedy fuse together in perfect harmoney in this classic play. Now if only you can understand it... If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Troilus and Cressidae. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

This retelling of the classic Shakespearean tragedy reimagines the tale of ambition, power, and guilt in a contemporary setting. The story follows Macbeth, a once-noble warrior, who is driven to murder and madness by his ruthless ambition and the manipulations of his wife, Lady Macbeth. As the couple descends into chaos, the consequences of their actions lead to a gripping exploration of fate and morality. With fresh perspectives and modern language, this adaptation brings new life to a timeless narrative.

From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's much-loved sonnets and poems. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Shakespeare's Sonnets and Other Poems, providing an illuminating insight into the extraordinary variety of interpretations that are possible. Ideal for students and lovers of Shakespeare everywhere, the RSC editions offer a fresh, accessible and contemporary approach to reading and rediscovering Shakespeare's works for the twenty-first century.

This volume features a rich selection of Shakespeare's works, including his renowned sonnets and a mix of comedies and tragedies. Readers will explore the complexities of love and fate in "The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra," enjoy the whimsical charm of "As You Like It," and experience the themes of identity and misunderstanding in "The Comedy of Errors." Additionally, "All's Well That Ends Well" and "The Tragedy of Coriolanus" offer nuanced insights into human nature and societal conflicts.

A justly famous aid to the study of Shakespeare, this glossary--originally compiled by C.T. Onions, an editor of the Oxford English Dictionary --clarifies those words in Shakespeare whose senses or connotations may be unfamiliar to the modern reader, paying special attention to dialect forms, idioms, and colloquial phrases. Original in its explanations and illuminating in its definitions, the Glossary brings out the richness and subtley found in Elizabethan English. Incorporating the many advances made in the field since the last (revised) edition was published in 1919, this volume reveals new facts about the meanings of words in Shakespeare, alters previous interpretations, and resolves earlier controversies. In addition, the book takes advantage of two highly accurate, computer based concordances that make every occurrence of each word immediately accessible for investigation and comparison. A reference work without peer, the Glossary is an essential source for students,scholars, playgoers and readers of Shakespeare, and those interested in the history of the English language.

"This translation takes a deep dive into the language of Shakespeare and updates passages that are archaic and difficult to the modern ear and matches them with the syntax and lyricism of the rest of the play, essentially translating archaic Shakespeare into a contemporary voice"--

A storm, a shipwreck, an enchanted island ...

Bring on the merriment whenever you open this collection of Shakespeare’s entertaining comedies. The comedies of William Shakespeare—including The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and As You Like It—have entertained readers and theatergoers for centuries. This elegant Word Cloud edition of William Shakespeare Comedies includes all fourteen of the Bard’s comedies in a single volume so readers can revisit their favorite plays and passages with ease.

Classic / British EnglishHamlet is the Prince of Denmark. His heart is filled with sadness and pain. Why? Only his two best friends, Horatio and Marcellus, know the true reason. The new king, Claudius, murdered Hamlet’s father and married the young prince’s mother. Will Hamlet be strong and brave enough to take revenge? Is he mad? Or does he have a secret plan?

Twelve of Shakespeare's most profound and moving dramas in one elegant volume. William Shakespeare's tragedies introduced the world to some of the most well- known characters in literature, including Romeo, Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, and Othello. This handsome Word Cloud volume includes all twelve works from the First Folio that are commonly classified as tragedies--but the feelings that Shakespeare's words can evoke range across the spectrum of human emotion.

A fine exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, all titles in this series will be first editions. No more than 10,000 copies will be printed, and each will be individually numbered from 1 to 10,000. * Now with bonus bookmark That time of year thou mayst in me behold, When yellow leaves, or none, or few do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. - Sonnet 73 William Shakespeare has been lauded as one of the greatest and most influential writers of the English language in history. His poems and plays have been recited and studied for generations, and remain iconic works of literature. The Shakespeare Collection includes a selection of Shakespeare's finest works, including: A Midsummer Night's Dream Twelfth Night As You Like It The Taming of the Shrew Romeo and Juliet The Sonnets The Shakespeare Collection by William Shakespeare (Seasons Edition - Fall) is one of four titles available in August 2021. The Fall season set also will include Sense and Sensibility, Dracula, and Anne of Green Gables.

This annotation edition of Shakespeare's well-known tragi-comedyis perfect for students and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike. Extrawide margins and double spacing leaves lots of room for notes. Containstop tips on effectively annotation and different techniques.

Fifty monologues for women drawn from across the Shakespeare canon. Ideal for actors of all ages and experience. Also includes uniquely formatted summarizations to each piece.

Instructors and students worldwide welcomed the fresh scholarship, lively and accessible introductions, helpful marginal glosses and notes, readable single-column format, all designed in support of the goal of the Oxford text: to bring the modern reader closer than before possible to Shakespeare's plays as they were first acted. Now, under Stephen Greenblatt's direction, the editors have considered afresh each introduction and all of the apparatus to make the Second Edition an even better teaching tool.

Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume—ideal for students and all lovers of literature—features four of the playwright’s greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark—one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as "The Scottish Play," concerning a nobleman's overweening ambition; Othello, in which a gallant soldier and loving husband is undone by jealousy; and Romeo and Juliet, the timeless tale of the young lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance.

This impressive collection of engravings illustrating the dramatic works of Shakespeare takes a new look at the long-neglected area of romantic early-19th-century art. A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Tempest, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Measure for Measure, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, King Lear, and 23 other plays.

Perfect mixture of turbulent emotional and light-hearted comedy, William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is a timeless study of jealousy and desire. The story revolves around Leontes as he is convinced that Hermione, his wife, has an affair with Polixenes. He makes up his mind and remains stubborn. There is no proof and evidence that can change Leontes's false firm belief in Hermione's infidelity. As Hermione is put on trial, Leontes addresses men to get an oracle from Delphos, a central concern of the early part of the play is what might count as definitive proof or evidence in Hermione's trial. What evidence will be strong enough to prove the truth, to alter Leontes' belief? And how can anyone coax Leontes to change his mind?

Set during the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses, this play explores themes of power, betrayal, and civil strife. The narrative follows the decline of King Henry VI's rule, as factions vie for control of England. Key characters include the ambitious Duke of York, who challenges the king's authority, and Queen Margaret, who fiercely defends her husband's reign. The play delves into the complexities of loyalty and the devastating consequences of political ambition, ultimately setting the stage for further conflict and chaos in the kingdom.

The play delves into the intense power struggles during the Wars of the Roses, showcasing the chaos and brutality of civil war. Key characters, including the ambitious Edward IV and the steadfast King Henry VI, navigate shifting loyalties and ruthless betrayals. Themes of ambition, legitimacy, and the consequences of greed are prevalent as factions clash, leading to dramatic battles and personal vendettas. The narrative highlights the fragility of power and the devastating impact of conflict on both individuals and the realm.

The retelling of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale of love, mistaken identities, and comedic misunderstandings. Set in a vibrant world, the story follows Viola, who disguises herself as a man, leading to a complex love triangle involving Duke Orsino and Lady Olivia. The adaptation highlights themes of gender roles, desire, and the joy of transformation, while maintaining the wit and charm of the original play. This version brings new life to the timeless narrative, making it accessible for modern readers.

The Classic Moments collection offers a fresh take on beloved stories like Romeo and Juliet, featuring beautifully illustrated 40-page books. Each volume includes cherished excerpts from the original works, paired with new artwork, making them ideal gifts for literary enthusiasts.

Set in the tumultuous period of the early 15th century, this play explores themes of honor, rebellion, and the complexities of leadership. The story follows Prince Hal, who grapples with his identity and responsibilities as he navigates his relationship with his father, King Henry IV, and his friendship with the roguish Sir John Falstaff. As civil unrest brews, Hal must confront his destiny and the expectations placed upon him, leading to a dramatic clash between loyalty and ambition. The interplay of comedic and serious elements enriches this historical narrative.

A unique collection of Shakespeare's every reflection on the theatre, offering insights into the man, his work, and the world of the Jacobean stage--Publisher.

From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's tragi-comedy of youth and age, introducing the immortal Sir John Falstaff.

This popular and enduring comedy of society and romance, sees two couples fall in love despite the scheming of the embittered Don John and the comic incompetence of Dogberry.

A companion volume to the highly acclaimed Shakespeare Stories. It presents nine of Shakespeare's memorable dramas.

The greatest sonnets ever written, by the greatest poet and playwright in the English language

The text of any Shakespeare play is a living negotiable entity: scholarship and theatre practice work together to keep the plays alive and vividly present. Developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company, this Complete Works combines exemplary textual scholarship with beautiful design. Curated by expert editors Sir Jonathan Bate and Professor Eric Rasmussen, the text is based on the iconic 1623 First Folio, the original Complete Works assembled by Shakespeare's fellow actors and preferred by many in the theatre today. This revised edition presents Shakespeare's plays as they were originally intended—living theatre to be enjoyed and performed. Featuring new colour photographs from a vibrant range of RSC productions, it includes a Stage Notes feature documenting the staging choices in 100 RSC productions, showcasing the myriad ways Shakespeare's works can be brought to life. The edition encompasses the entire range of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets, expanded to include The Passionate Pilgrim and A Lover's Complaint. Alongside Bate's general introduction and short essays, it offers aids such as on-page notes explaining unfamiliar terms and key facts boxes for plot summaries and context. This versatile and collectable edition will inspire students, theatre practitioners, and Shakespeare lovers everywhere.

Presents seven complete plays along with selections from Shakespeare's sonnets, songs, and other plays.

William Shakespeare "the poet" is usually represented in book form by the Sonnets, together with perhaps a few songs from the plays. And yet few would deny that they plays are essentially "poetic". How often have we search the Complete Works for well-known yet half-remembered lines, or quoted speeches as if they wee individual poems, not quite recalling which play they are from or who spoke them in what situation? This selection offers several of the classic speeches. It also includes a selection from the Sonnets. Where a play excerpt has been used, the context is indicated.

"The Merchant of Venice", "A Midsummer night's dream", "Hamlet" og "Julius Caesar", tilrettelagt av Brian Heaton og Michael West.

This is a book in which poetry expressing the tenderest affection is happily conjunct with likenesses, most dextrously limned, of the fairest and foremost cats at Her Majesty's court. All are clothed in the latest Florentine fashion, calles 'Renaissance', the lady cats in dainty ruffs and bodices of gleaming silk, wondrously embroidered, all adorned with lace of the finest filigree and costly jewels; the gentlemen exquisite in velvet. Yet here is no vulgar display; for these are highborn felines, gracious and courtly, the very flower of English cathood, whose bearing alone betokens their nobility; each clear gaze carrying the 'speechless message' that Her Majesty's court is the finest in christendom, surpassing even that of Spain.

Three comedies are accompanied by a critical analyses of the plays

A fresh look at a play usually regarded as the first component of a three-part historical epic, this edition argues that King Henry VI Part 1 is a prequel, a free-standing piece that returns for ironic and dramatic effect to a story already familiar to its audience. The play's ingenious use of stage space is closely analysed, as is its manipulation of a series of setpiece combats to give a coherent syntax of action. Discussion of the dramatic structure created by the opposing figures of Talbot and Jeanne la Pucelle, and exploration of the critical controversies surrounding the figure of Jeanne, lead to a reflection on the nature of the history play as genre in the 1590s.

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'The Tempest' brings together various themes the bard explored in his prior plays, including magic, revenge and forgiveness, order and society, and nature versus art. The shipwreck and remote island, the spirits, and the dukes and their children, offer rich material for Wylie's works on paper and canvas. As the third title in David Zwirner Books's Seeing Shakespeare series, this book pairs a complex narrative with equally layered works by a contemporary artist who approaches the play and art-making from a unique perspective

Shakespeare's great history plays, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, brought together in a visionary new version adapted by award-winning writer and director Robert Icke.

Shakespeare is the greatest writer on love - of all time. He is wise and witty, he has ridiculous sense of fun, yet he captures such depth of feeling. His words are timeless. Whether you are head over heels in love or your heart is breaking, he captures the feeling. Bound in antiqued gold, with fine paintings, this collection makes a very special gift.

Dark and violent, Macbeth is also the most theatrically spectacular of Shakespeare's tragedies. Indeed, for 250 years - until early this century - it was performed with grand operatic additions set to baroque music. In his introduction Nicholas Brooke relates the play's changing fortunes to changes within society and the theatre and investigates the sources of its enduring appeal. He examines its many layers of illusion and interprets its linguistic turns and echoes, arguing that the earliest surviving text is an adaptation, perhaps carried out by Shakespeare himself in collaboration with Thoma

Hamlet is arguably one of the greatest plays ever written; it has been staged countless times, adapted into movies, and inspired thousands of artist--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then we can help you out. Our books and apps have been used and trusted by millions of students worldwide. Plain and Simple English books, let you see both the original and the modern text (modern text is underneath in italics)--so you can enjoy Shakespeare, but have help if you get stuck on a passage.

A Midsummer Night's Dream; Much Ado About Nothing; As You Like It; Twelfth Night.

S přesvědčením, že překladatel má sloužit autorovi (a že to v českém básnickém překladatelství bývá příliš často naopak), předkládá Miloslav Uličný veřejnosti své verze 154 Shakespearových Sonetů, v nichž se snaží najít cestu mezi adekvátností (věrností originálu) a přijatelností (českým územ). Občas užije archaismus - vždyť autor ty své cukrové znělky napsal před více než čtyřmi sty lety -, ale nikdy nechce lacině aktualizovat, přidávat na expresivitě či histriónsky dramatizovat nebo naopak šedivě nivelizovat styl génia. V jeho službách chce být i služebníkem českého čtenáře, který má zajisté právo poznat kteréhokoliv cizojazyčného autora nikoli v přestrojení, nýbrž v šatu, jaký měl na sobě ve chvíli, kdy promlouval svou mateřštinou.

William Shakespeare's musings on love and beauty have excited the imaginations of lovers throughout the ages. Here are sixty of the most cherished love poems from our greatest bard.