William Shakespeare

For this updated critical edition of King Lear, Lois Potter has written a completely new introduction, taking account of recent productions and reinterpretations of the play, with particular emphasis on its afterlife in global performance and adaptation. The edition retains the Textual Analysis of the previous editor, Jay L. Halio, shortened and with a new preface by Brian Gibbons. Professor Halio, accepting that we have two versions of equal authority, the one derived from Shakespeare's rough drafts, the other from a manuscript used in the playhouses during the seventeenth century, chooses the Folio as the text for this edition. He explains the differences between the two versions and alerts the reader to the rival claims of the quarto by means of a sampling of parallel passages in the Introduction and by an appendix which contains annotated passages unique to the quarto.

A bestselling, beautifully designed edition of William Shakespeare's sonnets, complete with valuable tools for educators. The authoritative edition of Shakespeare's Sonnets from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on the facing page of each sonnet -A brief introduction to each sonnet, providing insight into its possible meaning -An index of first lines -Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the sonnets The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

A Bestselling, beautifully designed edition of William Shakespeare's poems. A proven bestseller time and time again, Shakespeare's Poems contains most of Shakespeare's best-known poems. Here are "A Fairy Song," "Fear No Morel," "A Madrigal," "Bridal Song," "Winter," "The Quality of Mercy," "Spring and Winter," "Witches Chant," "The Phoenix and The Turtle," and many more. These classic verses touches our hearts and leave behind a lasting impression.

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, where it was listed as a comedy, the play's first recorded performance occurred in 1604. The play's main themes include justice, "morality and mercy in Vienna", and the dichotomy between corruption and purity: "some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall". Mercy and virtue prevail, as the play does not end tragically, with virtues such as compassion and forgiveness being exercised at the end of the production. While the play focuses on justice overall, the final scene illustrates that Shakespeare intended for moral justice to temper strict civil justice: a number of the characters receive understanding and leniency, instead of the harsh punishment to which

Here Shakespeare's Tragedy is compressed, retaining the original language, to be performed in under an hour. It was commissioned by Saltley Academy for a performance by their Year 8 students and is illustrated by the students.

One of Shakespeare's most famous comedies finds a brilliant new life with this incredible Manga Classic adaptation. A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

Experience the captivating drama of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare with this pocket classic edition. Immerse yourself in the tale of love, justice, and deception set in Renaissance Venice. Compact and portable, it's a must-have for Shakespeare enthusiasts and literature lovers. William Shakespeare's captivating drama Explore the themes of love, justice, and deception Set in the enchanting backdrop of Renaissance Venice Compact and portable pocket-sized edition A perfect companion for Shakespeare enthusiasts and literature lovers alike.

The Life and Death of King John, a history play by William Shakespeare, dramatises the reign of John, King of England (ruled 1199-1216), son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and father of Henry III of England. It is believed to have been written in the mid-1590s but was not published until it appeared in the First Folio in 1623. King John receives an ambassador from France who demands with a threat of war that he renounce his throne in favour of his nephew, Arthur, whom the French King Philip believes to be the rightful heir to the throne. John adjudicates an inheritance dispute between Robert Faulconbridge and his older brother Philip the Bastard, during which

A night in the life of William Shakespeare, in which characters from his real life and from his plays meet. A unique insight into the workings of Shakespeare's mind, one that tantalizes, fascinates and intrigues in equal measures. Imagine entering not just someone else's dream, but the dream of one of the most active and engaging imaginations of all time. Imagine you are there, sharing Shakespeare's feelings and thoughts, his anguish and hopes, his delight and wonder. A troubled Shakespeare has a most disturbing dream. He is under pressure, his next opening night is but days away, and he has yet to finish the script. He's having problems with his family in Stratford. And he's also under suspicion of treason . . . He retires to bed, to sleep, perchance to... Agitated, and struggling to reconcile life's demands with artistic desires, an everyday Will is haunted by his yet-to-be born creations, metamorphosing where time and mortality have no boundaries. Stumbling from one dream scene to the next, can he resolve his issues before coming dawn? This is a fascinating insight into the workings and inspirations of the mind of a genius. Through the dream, we get an insight of how his real-life issues might have helped shape his literary creations. For all readers, including those who maybe aren't too familiar with Shakespeare; and for those who are, it's a fascinating opportunity to engage with the real-life and literary characters, and many words and themes taken from his plays. Shakespeare's world, as never told before - a veritable carnival of imagined dream images, a unique retelling of his life and work. A rare opportunity to spend a night with William Shakespeare and treat yourself to one of the most extraordinary books on Shakespeare ever published. The book started its life as a theatre play, Time After Time: "It is quite the most extraordinary and puzzling story I have read for some time. The writer handles the material with great flair and although at times it is confusing, it achieves a considerable impact through the cumulative resonance of each scene and image. This is a genuinely imaginative and intelligently written piece." Manchester Royal Exchange Theatre Literary Manager "Overall Time After Time is a superb, delightful production... It's an ambitious offering that gives you an insight into William Shakespeare's background which will appeal even to theatregoers who are not Bard worshippers." British Theatre Guide

One of Shakespeare's most famous comedies finds a brilliant new life with this incredible Manga Classic adaptation. A Midsummer Night's Dream portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. These include the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of six amateur actors (the mechanicals), who are controlled and manipulated by the fairies who inhabit the forest. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular works for the stage and is widely performed across the world.

Diese Ausgabe entspricht der von Nicolaus Delius kommentierten Ausgabe von William Shakespeares Much Ado about Nothing. Die deutsche Kommentierung wurde erg nzt und erweitert und ins 21. Jahrhundert fortgef hrt um dem heutigen Leser einen einfachen und verst ndlichen Zugang zu dem Werk William Shakespeares zu erm glichen. Es geht hier nicht um etymologische Untersuchungen, sondern um eine das Verst ndnis f rdernde Kommentierung des originalen englischen Textes.

Diese Ausgabe entspricht der von Nicolaus Delius kommentierten Ausgabe von William Shakespeares The Comedy of Errors. Die deutsche Kommentierung wurde erg nzt und erweitert und ins 21. Jahrhundert fortgef hrt um dem heutigen Leser einen einfachen und verst ndlichen Zugang zu dem Werk William Shakespeares zu erm glichen. Es geht hier nicht um etymologische Untersuchungen, sondern um eine das Verst ndnis f rdernde Kommentierung des originalen englischen Textes.

Diese Ausgabe entspricht der von Nicolaus Delius kommentierten Ausgabe von William Shakespeares Julius Caesar. Die deutsche Kommentierung wurde erg nzt und erweitert und ins 21. Jahrhundert fortgef hrt um dem heutigen Leser einen einfachen und verst ndlichen Zugang zu dem Werk William Shakespeares zu erm glichen. Es geht hier nicht um etymologische Untersuchungen, sondern um eine das Verst ndnis f rdernde Kommentierung des originalen enhlischen Textes.