William Shakespeare

Explore the Tragedy of Ambition, Revenge, and Humanity Hamlet by William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated works in English literature, renowned for its exploration of complex themes and unforgettable characters. This timeless tragedy delves into the depths of human emotion, ambition, and moral conflict, captivating readers and audiences for centuries. The Struggle of a Prince When Prince Hamlet of Denmark learns of his father's untimely death and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle Claudius, he is consumed by grief and suspicion. A ghostly visitation reveals a shocking truth-his father was murdered by Claudius. Torn between his desire for vengeance and his moral hesitation, Hamlet spirals into a journey of self-reflection, madness, and tragedy. A Masterpiece of Complexity With its intricate plot, profound soliloquies, and richly drawn characters, Hamlet explores universal themes such as betrayal, love, power, and mortality. Shakespeare's unparalleled command of language and psychological insight brings to life a story that resonates across generations, making it one of the most performed and studied plays in history. A Timeless Classic This edition of Hamlet offers modern readers the opportunity to experience Shakespeare's genius in a convenient format. Whether you're new to the Bard or revisiting his work, this tragedy is an essential addition to any literary collection. Perfect for lovers of classic literature, drama enthusiasts, and students of Shakespeare, Hamlet continues to inspire and challenge readers with its profound exploration of the human condition.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, actor and one of the greatest writers to ever use the English language. He was also the world's greatest playwright of all times, with his plays being translated in over 50 languages and performed across the globe for audiences of all ages. Known as ""The Bard"" or the ""Bard of Avon," Shakespeare created his own theatre on the River Thames in 1599 and named it the Globe Theatre, a historical theatre, that is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Shakespeare produced most of his known works between 1589 -1613. His early plays were primarily comedies and histories and are regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 37 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. And even after 400 long years, his plays are still read, loved and relevant in today's society. Shakespeare wrote about timeless themes such as life and death, youth and old age, love and hate, fate and freedom, to name but a few. Shakespeare's plays are studied in academia all across the world, the most famous are: Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Caesar and Macbeth. Apart from the rich language, these plays contain a great deal of valuable advice.

Velikolepnye sonety Uiljama Shekspira, 154 shedevra anglijskoj poezii, publikuemye na jazyke originala i v klassicheskikh perevodakh Samuila Marshaka, Borisa Pasternaka, Nikolaja Gerbelja. Sonety Uiljama Shekspira do sikh por ostajutsja odnim iz samykh zagadochnykh javlenij v mirovoj literature, issledovateli sporjat o sluchajnosti pojavlenija sonetov v pechati, o prototipakh geroev - smugloj vozljublennoj, svetlovolosom druge, poete-sopernike i o tainstvennom mistere W. H., kotoromu posvjascheny sonety.

V nastojaschee izdanie voshli dve velikie tragedii Shekspira - "Gamlet" i "Otello", a takzhe "Romeo i Dzhuletta" - bessmertnaja istorija junoj i chistoj ljubvi. Iz veka v vek ljudi ischut otvet na vopros, v chem sekret velichija Shekspira, pochemu on zatmil drugikh zamechatelnykh predstavitelej zolotoj pory anglijskoj dramaturgii, navsegda vpisav svoe imja v istoriju mirovoj literatury i teatra. "Shekspir ne strashitsja vynosit temnye storony dushi na svet poeticheskoj pravdy, na tot svet, kotoryj v odno i to zhe vremja i ozarjaet i ochischaet ikh, - pisal gluboko chtivshij anglijskogo genija I. S. Turgenev. - Sheks pir, kak priroda, dostupen vsem, i izuchat ego dolzhen kazhdyj sam, kak i prirodu. Kak ona, on i prost i mnogoslozhen... i postojanno ispolnen vnutrennej garmonii". Perevody Borisa Pasternaka - vydajuscheesja dostizhenie otechestvennoj perevodcheskoj shkoly i vsej russkoj slovesnosti. Bolshoj poet i originalno mysljaschij perevodchik, Pasternak staralsja vsegda khranit vernost svoemu kredo: perevody "dolzhny byt khudozhestvennymi proizvedenijami i... stanovitsja vroven s originalami svoej sobstvennoj nepovtorimostju". Perevodchik: Pasternak Boris Leonidovich

Izjaschnaja serija idealno podojdjot tem, kto pri vybore izdanija obraschaet vnimanie ne tolko na proniknovennoe soderzhanie, no i na izyskannoe oformlenie. Kniga kompaktnogo formata v tvjordom perepljote. Originalnyj dizajn, taktilnaja oblozhka s tkanevoj fakturoj. Belaja bumaga, udobnyj dlja chtenija shrift. Knigi etoj serii vyzyvajut assotsiatsii s "prekrasnoj epokhoj" i stanovjatsja tem neobkhodimym elementom, kotoryj, pochti po sovetu Koko Shanel, dolzhen byt v sumochke kazhdoj zhenschiny. Chtoby vsegda chuvstvovat sebja uverenno, vygljadet elegantno i raskryvat svoju unikalnost. Sostav serii poraduet ljubitelej iskrennikh i gluboko volnujuschikh romanov. V nej sobrany luchshie romanticheskie proizvedenija mirovoj literatury v perevodakh priznannykh masterov. Eto "Gordost i predubezhdenie", "Malenkij prints", "Stradanija junogo Vertera", "Portret Doriana Greja", "Velikij Getsbi", a takzhe zhemchuzhiny russkoj klassiki - "Master i Margarita", ljubovnaja lirika Sergeja Esenina i Aleksandra Pushkina. Eti knigi pronikajut v glubiny chelovecheskoj dushi i issledujut kazhdoe dvizhenie trepeschuschego serdtsa. V knigu voshli velikie proizvedenija Viljama Shekspira: pesa "Romeo i Dzhuletta", sonety. V "Romeo i Dzhulette" istorija ljubvi dvukh molodykh ljudej rasskazana tak vyrazitelno i dinamichno, chto na protjazhenii vekov ee stavjat vo vsekh teatrakh mira, a s pojavleniem kinematografa - ekranizirujut veduschie rezhissery. Imena vljublennykh iz Verony stali simvolom bezgranichnoj ljubvi. A stroki sonetov po-prezhnemu zvuchat v nas ekhom sobstvennykh myslej i perezhivanij. Kazhdomu ponjatny slova, obraschennye k ljubimomu: "I kazhetsja velikolepnoj tma, kogda v nee ty vkhodish svetloj tenju". Malo kto iz pisatelej umel stol prosto i jasno govorit s chelovekom o cheloveke, chtoby spustja stoletija byt blizkim i ponjatnym chitatelju. Pesa i sonety predstavleny v perevodakh talantlivykh poetov: Borisa Pasternaka i Samuila Marshaka. Oba perevoda obedinjajut sovremennyj jazyk, vyrazitelnost i lakonichnost. Potomu oni po pravu schitajutsja luchshimi.

Pereizdanie izbrannykh tragedij Uiljama Shekspira ("Romeo i Dzhuletta", "Gamlet", "Otello") s novym shikarnym oformleniem i zakrashennym obrezom. Mirovoj bestseller! Kultovye proizvedenija vechnoj klassiki s neschetnym kolichestvom ekranizatsij, postanovok i retellingov. Gde by ty ni rodilsja, na kakom jazyke by ni govoril - ty vse ravno slyshal o "Romeo i Dzhulette", "Gamlete" i "Otello". Verona, pogrjazshaja v mezhklanovoj vrazhde, kogda-to byla opravdana velikoj zhertvoj Romeo i Dzhuletty. Oni otdali svoi zhizni za svjatuju ljubov i dokazali, chto ona pobezhdaet dazhe smert. Datskij korolevskij dvor, napolnennyj prizrakami proshlogo, kogda-to byl ochischen ot beschestija i pozora printsem Gamletom. On pokazal vsemu miru, chto stoit borotsja za spravedlivost dazhe togda, kogda v tebja nikto ne verit. Venetsija, prebyvajuschaja v vojnakh i pirakh, kogda-to byla svidetelem uzhasnoj istorii Otello i Dezdemony. Sudba znamenitogo mavra stala pechalnym urokom: mozhno byt tvortsom ne tolko svoej radosti, no i svoego gorja. Tragedii Uiljama Shekspira ne pro istoriju i kulturu dalekikh stran iz stariny. Oni pro kazhdogo iz nas.

Una selecci n de las citas m s valiosas que ha dado la obra de William Shakespeare. Lo extraordinario de Shakespeare es que es realmente muy bueno, a pesar de cuantos dicen que es muy bueno. Robert GravesWilliam Shakespeare es en muchos aspectos uno de los autores m s f rtiles de la literatura universal. Su obra ha dado una innumerable cantidad de reflexiones, aforismos, pensamientos de gran belleza y versos de enorme fuerza po tica. ngel-Luis Pujante, traductor y estudioso de la obra de Shakespeare, ofrece aqu una valiosa selecci n de sus citas m s importantes. La presente antolog a refleja la impresionante variedad de registros que exhibe la obra del bardo ingl s. En este sentido, viene a subsanar un sesgo hist rico que solo permit a acceder al Shakespeare grave, sabio y sentencioso, y, sin ocultar la gran carga humor stica que hay en sus obras, ofrece una imagen del autor que se ajusta al maravilloso poliedro que es el gran dramaturgo ingl s. En esta edici n se a ade a cada cita el t tulo de la obra, y el acto y la escena de la que procede, as como el nombre del personaje hablante y, cuando es conveniente o necesario, tambi n una breve nota contextual. Con m s de 400 citas breves, y 32 pasajes selectos, el n mero total de citas de Shakespeare aqu reunidas es superior al de las recogidas en las escasas antolog as publicadas hasta ahora en Espa a. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONA selection of the most valuable quotes from the works of William Shakespeare." The extraordinary thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very good, in spite of all the people who say he is very good." Robert GravesIn many ways, William Shakespeare is one of the most prolific authors in world literature. His work has produced an innumerable amount of reflections, aphorisms, thoughts of great beauty, and verses of enormous poetic strength. ngel-Luis Pujante, a translator and scholar of Shakespeare's work, offers here a valuable selection of his most important quotes. This anthology reflects the impressive variety of registers exhibited in the works of the English bard. In this sense, it aims to correct a historical bias that only allowed access to the serious, wise, and sententious Shakespeare, and, without hiding the great humor present in his works, it offers an image of the author that fits the wonderful multifaceted nature of the great English playwright. In this edition, each quote is accompanied by the title of the work, the act and scene from which it comes, as well as the name of the speaking character and, when convenient or necessary, a brief contextual note. With more than 400 brief quotes and 32 selected passages, the total number of Shakespeare quotes gathered here surpasses those in the few anthologies published in Spain so far.

Iz veka v vek ljudi iskali otveta na vopros, v chem sekret velichija Shekspira. Borba strastej, moguchie temperamenty i protivorechivye chelovecheskie kharaktery pokazany v ego pesakh udivitelno dostoverno i ovejany podlinnoj poetichnostju. Chitaja proizvedenija Shekspira, my naslazhdaemsja i mudrymi aforizmami, i kaskadami ostrot, i zabavnymi kalamburami. Dlja mirovogo teatra shekspirovskaja dramaturgija stala svoeobraznym zerkalom, v kotorom zhizn chelovecheskaja nashla otrazhenie vo vsej svoej polnote, chto ostro pochuvstvoval V. G. Belinskij, kogda napisal o "Gamlete": "Eto vy, eto ja, eto kazhdyj iz nas". I chem vnimatelnee my vchityvaemsja v pesy velikogo anglijskogo dramaturga, tem bolshe glubin i zagadok obnaruzhivaem v nikh. V nastojaschee izdanie voshli tri samye izvestnye tragedii Shekspira v perevodakh Borisa Pasternaka - "Romeo i Dzhuletta", "Gamlet" i "Otello". Na vklejkakh pomescheny izobrazhenija (kartiny, gravjury i fotografii) zarubezhnykh i russkikh akterov, izvestnykh svoimi roljami v postanovkakh shekspirovskikh pes: ot Richarda Berbedzha, pervogo ispolnitelja roli printsa Datskogo, do "jarostnogo Gamleta" Vladimira Vysotskogo.

Peru velikogo anglijskogo dramaturga Uiljama Shekspira prinadlezhit bolee desjati komedij. Ikh sjuzhety razlichny, no est v nikh nechto obschee - bezuderzhnoe vesele, peremezhajuscheesja inogda i grustju, i nezaurjadnye geroi, kotorykh rodnit volja, ostryj um, stremlenie k nezavisimosti i sokrushajuschee zhizneljubie. Eto i romanticheskie skazki, i ocharovatelnye prikljuchenija, komedii polozhenij i grotesknye nebylitsy. No samoe interesnoe v nikh - eto izobrazhenie prichud chelovecheskogo serdtsa, togo, chto mozhno nazvat strannostjami ljubvi. V nastojaschee izdanie voshli samye izvestnye komedii Shekspira: "Ukroschenie stroptivoj", "Son v letnjuju noch", "Dvenadtsataja noch, ili Chto ugodno", "Mnogo shuma iz nichego". Nadeemsja, chto prelest shekspirovskogo stikha i izjaschestvo ego ostroumnoj prozy ne ostavit chitatelja ravnodushnym i na etot raz.

King John begins with King John ascending to the throne amid disputes over his legitimacy, challenged by his nephew, Arthur, who has the support of France. As tensions escalate, war erupts between England and France, leading to shifting alliances and political intrigue. Amidst the conflict, themes of loyalty, power, and family dynamics are explored, particularly through the character of Philip the Bastard, who provides a cynical commentary on the unfolding events. The play delves into the complexities of leadership and the consequences of ambition, set against the backdrop of medieval geopolitics. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Julius Caesar is a tragedy that explores political ambition, betrayal, and the moral complexities of power. The play opens with two tribunes discovering the commoners of Rome celebrating Julius Caesar's triumphant return from defeating the sons of his military rival, Pompey. Fearing Caesar's growing power and potential tyranny, a faction of Roman senators, including Cassius and the morally conflicted Brutus, conspire to assassinate him. After the assassination, Mark Antony, Caesar's loyal ally, stirs up hostility against the conspirators, leading to a dramatic civil war. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Hamlet is a tragedy that follows Prince Hamlet of Denmark as he grapples with the sudden death of his father, King Hamlet, and the swift remarriage of his mother, Queen Gertrude, to his uncle, Claudius, who has assumed the throne. The ghost of King Hamlet appears to Prince Hamlet, revealing that he was murdered by Claudius and urging his son to seek revenge. To uncover the truth and contemplate his course of action, Hamlet feigns madness, leading to a series of events that explore themes of treachery, revenge, and moral corruption. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Cymbeline is a richly layered story of love, betrayal, and political intrigue. King Cymbeline of Britain banishes his daughter, Imogen, for secretly marrying Posthumus Leonatus, a man of lower rank. In exile, Posthumus is tricked by the scheming Iachimo, who falsely convinces him of Imogen's infidelity. Meanwhile, Imogen, fleeing her stepbrother Cloten, disguises herself as a boy and hides in the Welsh mountains, where she unknowingly meets her long-lost brothers, kidnapped in infancy. As a Roman invasion looms, the characters' fates intertwine, leading to dramatic revelations and resolutions. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Coriolanus is a tragedy that follows the life of Caius Marcius, a distinguished Roman general renowned for his military prowess, particularly in the siege of Corioli against the Volscians. His valor earns him the honorific "Coriolanus." Encouraged by his mother, Volumnia, he seeks political power as a consul. However, his disdain for the common people and inflexibility lead to political conflict, resulting in his banishment from Rome. In exile, Coriolanus allies with his former enemy, Tullus Aufidius, leader of the Volscians, to exact revenge on Rome, setting the stage for a complex exploration of pride, loyalty, and the volatile dynamics of power and politics. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Antony and Cleopatra is a tragedy that chronicles the tumultuous relationship between Mark Antony, one of Rome's triumvirs, and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Queen of Egypt. Antony, captivated by Cleopatra's allure, neglects his duties in Rome, leading to political tensions with his fellow triumvir, Octavius Caesar. Summoned back to Rome, Antony attempts to mend alliances by marrying Octavius's sister, Octavia, but his passion for Cleopatra draws him back to Egypt. This rekindled affair exacerbates the rift with Octavius, culminating in a series of conflicts that test loyalties and challenge the balance of power between Rome and Egypt. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedic play that weaves together the stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the magical fairies who inhabit a mystical forest. Set against the backdrop of Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta's upcoming wedding, the lovers' romantic troubles are complicated by fairy mischief, particularly from the playful Puck, and the quarrels of Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen. Filled with magical transformations and humorous misunderstandings, the play explores themes of love, illusion, and the line between reality and fantasy. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedic play that weaves together the stories of four young lovers, a group of amateur actors, and the magical fairies who inhabit a mystical forest. Set against the backdrop of Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta's upcoming wedding, the lovers' romantic troubles are complicated by fairy mischief, particularly from the playful Puck, and the quarrels of Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen. Filled with magical transformations and humorous misunderstandings, the play explores themes of love, illusion, and the line between reality and fantasy. William Shakespeare's plays are a cornerstone of global culture, blending timeless human themes like love, ambition, and identity with masterful storytelling and linguistic brilliance. His works revolutionized theater, introduced phrases and words still used today, and bridged the gap between popular entertainment and profound artistry. By capturing the spirit of his era while remaining universally relevant, Shakespeare's plays continue to inspire, challenge, and captivate audiences worldwide. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Makbet - doblestnyj shotlandskij muzh. Izbrannyj prorochestvom velikij polkovodets, kotoromu prednachertano stat korolem. No rechi vedm obmanchivy, slovno tuman, i obeschanie vlasti legko oborachivaetsja bezumiem. Ledi Makbet - zhertva nezhelannogo braka. Ona znaet, chto ej predstoit pribegnut k khitrosti i koldovstvu, chtoby vyzhit pri vrazhdebnom dvore. Znaet, chto ee vzgljad sposoben svodit muzhchin s uma, - i zhazhdet proverit, stanet li Makbet iskljucheniem. "Ledi Makbet" Avy Rajd i "Makbet" Uiljama Shekspira v odnom komplekte - dlja tekh, kto khochet uznat bolshe o znamenitoj zlodejke i vspomnit originalnuju tragediju o zhazhde vlasti i predatelstve.