King Richard III
- 503 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Dramatizes Richard's rise to the British throne and his subsequent downfall, and includes criticism and notes on the play's text.
Paul Werstine Book order (chronological)
Paul Werstine is a distinguished Shakespearean scholar whose work delves into the printing and editing of his plays. He meticulously examines early modern playhouse manuscripts, exploring their impact on the final form of Shakespeare's dramatic works. His deep insights into textual traditions and editorial practices illuminate the complexities of Shakespeare's literary legacy.
Modern editions of a popular and trusted series.
Folger Shakespeare Library: Hamlet
Updated Edition - With Detailed Notes From The World's Leading Center For Shakespeare Studies
- 287 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This updated edition includes: *Newly re-edited play text and revised commentary notes *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 up-to-date annotated guide to further reading
The Taming of the Shrew
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Featuring a detailed scene-by-scene synopsis, this book provides insights into the production history of the play and an overview of Shakespeare's career. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the themes and context surrounding the work, making it an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature.
One of Macmillan's series of graded readers Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare's famous comedy/drama about the war of power and understanding between men and women and the disguises they wear in their romantic relationships.
Othello
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Classic / British EnglishOthello is a popular soldier who is in love with his beautiful new wife. He also has good friends - like Iago, another soldier. So when Iago tells him terrible stories about his wife, Desdemona, who should Othello believe? Will jealousy destroy all their lives? This is one of William Shakespeare's greatest plays.
The Arden Shakespeare has long been acclaimed as the established scholarly edition of Shakespeare's work. Now being totally reedited for the third time, Arden editions offer the very best in contemporary scholarship. Each volume provides a clear and authoritative text, edited to the highest standards; detailed textual notes and commentary on the same page of the text; full contextual, illustrated introduction, including an in-depth survey of critical and performance approaches to the play; and selected bibliography.
