This collection of dramatic writings from William Shakespeare features King Henry VI Part 3 and King Richard III. Edited by three of the most respected scholars of Shakespearean literature, George Steevens, John Bell, and Samuel Johnson, this book presents a deep analysis of Shakespeare's work. It is a must-read for all fans of Shakespearean literature.
A collection of eleven plays by William Shakespeare, including some of his most popular and enduring works. The plays are presented in their original language and are accompanied by scholarly introductions and notes. A must-have for any fan of Shakespeare's work.
Experience the timeless beauty of Shakespeare's greatest plays with this comprehensive collection featuring Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello. Includes a helpful glossary to aid in understanding some of the archaic language.
This ten-volume collection represents the definitive edition of Shakespeare's plays, edited and annotated by some of the most respected scholars of the 18th century. The plays are presented in their original language, with extensive notes on their historical and cultural context. A must-have for any serious student of Shakespeare.
This collection includes some of the most beloved plays by William Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello - as well as appendixes providing literary criticism and analysis. George Steevens and Samuel Johnson provide insight into the themes, language, and characters of these timeless works.
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, and this edition offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the play. Edited by George Steevens, this volume features a new introduction, extensive notes, and appendices that provide historical and cultural context. A must-have for Shakespeare enthusiasts and students alike.
A collection of all of William Shakespeare's famous plays, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. The book also includes commentary and analysis from Isaac Reed.
This comprehensive collection contains all of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, providing readers with the opportunity to experience the full range of his brilliance. Malone and Steevens' notes and commentary provide valuable insights into the bard's work and historical context.
Cymbeline tells the story of a British king, Cymbeline, and his three children, presented as though they are in a fairy tale. The secret marriage of Cymbeline's daughter, Imogen, triggers much of the action, which includes villainous slander, homicidal jealousy, cross-gender disguise, a deathlike trance, and the appearance of Jupiter in a vision. Kidnapped in infancy, Cymbeline's two sons are raised in a Welsh cave. As young men, they rescue a starving stranger (Imogen in disguise); kill Cymbeline's stepson; and fight with almost superhuman valor against the Roman army. The king, meanwhile, takes on a Roman invasion rather than pay a tribute. He too is a familiar figure--a father who loses his children and miraculously finds them years later; a king who defeats an army and grants pardon to all. Cymbeline displays unusually powerful emotions with a tremendous charge. Like some of Shakespeare's other late work--especially The Winter's Tale and The Tempest--it is an improbable story lifted into a nearly mythic realm. This edition includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play's famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Cynthia Marshall
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.