William Shakespeare

First published in 1609, Shakespeare's Sonnets are considered some of the most beautiful poems in the English language. They include famous lines which evoke joy and tenderness, such as 'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day' or 'To me, fair friend, you can never be old', while other lines express deep passion and desire. Whether addressed to the Fair...

This penultimate volume contains Shakespeare's later comedies, including The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night and Measure for Measure. The book provides a detailed chronology of Shakespeare's life and times.

A tale of unbridled greed and an insatiable thirst for power set in eleventh-century Scotland, Macbeth has long been recognised as Shakespeare’s fastest-moving tragedy. It combines relentless narrative momentum with a profound examination of how psychological coercion mixed with personal ambition can lead to murder – and how individual impulses can shape both a man’s own destiny and the course...

Volume 1 of the Everyman Shakespeare, published in 1992, includes the four major tragedies: Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth. The authoritatively edited texts of the plays are supplemented with extensive bibliographies, a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times, and a substantial introduction in which Professor Tony Tanner examines Shakespeare's evolution as a tragedian while also providing detailed discussions of...

Macbeth, a Scottish general, is enslaved by his passion when a trio of witches prophesy that he would one day become the King of Scotland. Blinded by the lust for power, he succumbs to the evil wishes of Lady Macbeth, stabs King Duncan in his sleep, and seizes the throne. But soon enough, Macbeth is tormented by guilt and terror....

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now repackaged in award-winning modern covers, aims to inspire Shakespearians of all ages. The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series is edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel. This legendary 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...

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...

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 these electrifying new covers, dependable texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theatre professionals for many years to come. This edition of Titus Andronicus is edited...

This beautifully curated boxed set brings together ten of William Shakespeare's most iconic plays--Hamlet, Othello, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and As You Like It. These masterpieces showcase the Bard's incredible range--from tragedy and romance to wit and political drama. Ideal for students, collectors, and...

Volume 1 of the new Everyman Shakespeare, published in 1992, included the four major tragedies: Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth. Volume 2 completes the survey of Shakespeare's tragic output with Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Troilus and Cressida, and Titus Andronicus. The edited texts of the plays are supplemented with bibliographies, a chronology of Shakespeare's...

Delve into the magical and whimsical world of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in this beautifully designed edition. This comedy follows the adventures of four young lovers and a group of mischievous fairies in a forest. With a stunning cover design and insightful commentary, this edition is perfect for fans of classic literature and Shakespearean plays. A whimsical tale...

A gripping tale of power, betrayal, and consequence. Step into the political intrigue of ancient Rome with Julius Caesar, an abridged and beautifully illustrated retelling of William Shakespeare's iconic play. This adaptation brings to life the gripping story of conspiracy, ambition, and betrayal in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers. As senators plot to murder the...

Macbeth: Shakespeare's Greatest Stories (Abridged and Illustrated) with Review Questions and an Introduction to the Themes in the Story is an exemplification of dark ambitions overriding loyalty. Macbeth is the story of a Scottish General who is overtaken by desires awakened by evil magic, leading to an unredeemable tragedy. Shakespeare's writing inspires young minds to contemplate life, represented by the...

Comedy and tragedy intertwine when two very different couples fall in and out of love. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and a new...

Undoubtedly the greatest love story ever written, Romeo and Juliet has spawned a host of imitators on stage and screen and been adapted countless times. A young man and woman meet by chance and instantly fall in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything. Set...

STAGED: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers 'There is a tide in the affairs of men.' Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of power and betrayal. It's lonely at the top. As the triumphant General Julius Caesar's power continues to grow, so too does a plot to undo him. Contrived by enemies, joined by friends, it is the...

STAGED: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers Farewell the tranquil mind; farewell content. Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of jealousy and miscommunication. Jealousy is a hell of a drug. After being passed over for promotion, the envious flag-bearer Iago begins a vicious campaign of whispers against his leader, the famed Black Venetian General, Othello. As Iago's manipulation...

Staged: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers O time, thou must untangle this, not I. Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of crossed loves and mistaken identities. Love gets complicated. After a catastrophic shipwreck, identical twins Viola and Sebastian are separated, each believing that the other is dead. To get her life back on track, Viola begins dressing...

The Merchant of Venice: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers. All that glisters is not gold. Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of bitterness and retribution. Bitterness begets blood. Bassiano is in love with the gorgeous heiress Portia! Alas, he's too poor to pass the suitors' test set by her father. Fortunately, Bassiano's best friend, Antonio, steps up...

STAGED: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers 'They told me I was everything: 'tis a lie' Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of power and treachery. The price for power is paid in blood. The ageing King Lear must divide his kingdom between his daughters; but who to choose? Goneril and Regan, who love him loudly and flatter...

The Tempest: Timeless tropes, enduring stories - a Shakespeare collection for YA readers "Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows." Rediscover Shakespeare's tale of exile and forgiveness. What goes around, comes around. Prospero, the usurped Duke of Milan, was doomed to live out his life on a small island with his daughter, Miranda, and his magical servants Ariel and Caliban....

A complete and annotated edition of Shakespeare's non-dramatic verse, including the sonnets, Venus and Adonis, and The Rape of Lucrece.

This last volume contains Shakespeare's four last plays - The Tempest, Pericles, The Winter's Tale, and Cymbeline. The text of the plays, with the Signet footnotes, is supplemented with bibliographies and a chronology of Shakespeare's life & times.

This handsome hardback edition presents William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Macbeth, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges. Often referred to superstitiously as 'the Scottish play', Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best-loved works. As a general in the army of the Scottish king, Macbeth meets three witches who prophesy that he will one day take his master's place. When the strange...

Whakaorangia ana i te pukapuka nei e tōna kaiwhakamāori e Te Haumihiata Mason te ao o Rōmeo rāua ko Hurieta ki te reo whakaatu i te wairua Māori. Mauroa ana te kaingākautia o ngā whakaari a Wiremu Hakipia i te ao Māori – mai i ngā whakamāoritanga a Tākuta Pei Te Hurinui o Te Tangata Whai Rawa o Wēneti, o...