Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Nights Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth — the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless characters and themes of the Bards plays fascinate us with their joys, struggles, and triumphs, and now they are available in a special volume […]
From fairest creatures we desire increase, That thereby beautys rose might never die, But as the riper should by time decease, His tender heir might bear his memory: But thou contracted to thine own bright eyes, Feedst thy lights flame with self-substantial fuel, Making a famine where abundance lies, Thy self thy foe, to thy […]
Understanding the Play: * The words themselves Are they similar to modern words? Can you guess their meaning from this? Check the glossary for any that are new to you.* The context of the immediate lines Is there a general theme in the conversation or speech that might give you some clues?* The context of […]
Twelfth Night is one of the ten most popular titles from the best-selling Cambridge School Shakespeare series now available in a new edition. The new edition includes new and revised activities throughout, new black and white photos from the widest selection of stage and film interpretations of the plays, and a larger glossary providing extra […]
No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of?ÿRichard III?ÿon the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains ?ú The?ÿcomplete text?ÿof the original play ?ú A?ÿline-by-line translation?ÿthat puts Shakespeare into everyday language ?ú A complete list of?ÿcharacters?ÿwith descriptions ?ú Plenty of?ÿhelpful commentary?ÿ
Each edition includes: ? Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play ? Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play ? Scene-by-scene plot summaries ? A key to famous lines and phrases ? An introduction to reading Shakespeares language ? An essay by an […]
Each edition includes: ? Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play ? Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play ? Scene-by-scene plot summaries ? A key to famous lines and phrases ? An introduction to reading Shakespeares language ? An essay by an […]