A man's thirst for power ends in tragedy in this Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's most powerful works. When a trio of witches fortell that Macbeth will become King of Scotland, the brave general is consumed by ambition. Encouraged by his wife to seize the throne, their quest for power leads down a blood strewn path that ends in madness and death in this play that explores the consequences of guilt and corruption. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater - A...
A man's thirst for power ends in tragedy in this Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare's most powerful works. When a trio o...
The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play. "To be, or not to be: that is the question" There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father's death has captivated audiences for centuries. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater - A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet - Sources from which...
The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's incomparable tragic play. "To be, or not to be: that is the question" There...
The Newly Revised Signet Classic Shakespeare Series The work of the world's greatest dramatist edited by outstanding scholars
The Winter's Tale
Unique Features of the Signet Classic Shakespeare
-An extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series, Sylvan Barnet -Special introduction to the play by the editor, Frank Kermode, Fellow of the British Academy
-Source from which Shakespeare derived The Winter's Tale--a generous selection from Robert Greene's...
The Newly Revised Signet Classic Shakespeare Series The work of the world's greatest dramatist edited by outstanding scholars
Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays, The Tragedy of King Richard II concerns the ill-fated reign of a king whose eventual overthrow marks the beginning of Shakespeare's history cycle, including Henry IV, Part I, Henry IV Part II; and Henry V. This edition features an overview of Shakespeare's works by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, as well as a comprehensive stage and screen history, dramatic criticism from the past and present, and sources from which Shakespeare derived this great work.
Considered one of Shakespeare's greatest history plays, The Tragedy of King Richard II concerns the ill-fated reign of a king whose eventual ov...
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. And to make these plays more accessible...
The greatest tragic plays of William Shakespeare--including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. What is tr...
"Why, then the world's mine oyster." --The Merry Wives of Windsor
Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this popular comedy of love, laughter, and merriment--along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including - an original Introduction to The Merry Wives of Windsor - incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work - commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers - photographs of key...
"Why, then the world's mine oyster." --The Merry Wives of Windsor
Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmu...
One of Shakespeare's most thought-provoking comedies in which highborn Lord Bertram learns humility and the true worth of his wife, is now newly revised with a special Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, along with a special features throughout. Revised reissue.
One of Shakespeare's most thought-provoking comedies in which highborn Lord Bertram learns humility and the true worth of his wife, is now newly revis...
THE SIGNET CLASSIC SHAKESPEARE SERIES The Work of the World s Greatest Dramatist A great way to enjoy twenty of Shakespeare s timeless plays, this volume is a retelling of the stories in prose by the famous nineteenth-century brother and sister Charles and Mary Lamb. Keeping Shakespeare s own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily accessible, this entertaining and readable collection has enthralled both children and adults ever since it first appeared in 1807. Here Shakespeare s best-known tragedies and comedies come to life. Defined by moving drama,...
THE SIGNET CLASSIC SHAKESPEARE SERIES The Work of the World s Greatest Dramatist A great way to enjoy twenty of Shakespeare s timeless p...
This collection includes a new overview of the Shakespeare's life, Introductions by W.H. Auden and William Empson, detailed footnotes, an extensively updated bibliography, and commentaries from such noted scholars as Hallett Smith, C.S. Lewis, and Helen Vendler. Revised reissue.
This collection includes a new overview of the Shakespeare's life, Introductions by W.H. Auden and William Empson, detailed footnotes, an extensively ...
"A remarkably rich and stimulating volume...A unique blending of emotional and intellectual experience."--Los Angeles Times Here in one volume are the complete texts of eight of the world's greatest plays, masterful examples of the comic view of life in drama. This outstanding treasury of great reading includes the bawdy humor of Machiavelli's Mandragola; the poignant, searching wit of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya; the ironic social comment of Shaw's Arms and the Man; and five other influential works, including a new translation of Moliere's satire The...
"A remarkably rich and stimulating volume...A unique blending of emotional and intellectual experience."--Los Angeles Times Here in ...
