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Arthur Miller
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Heinemann
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A View from the Bridge
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This book presents an intricate web of emotions that surround a family in Brooklyn, NY. Arthur Miller has layered the emotions of love, loyalty, and betrayal together in such a way that it's impossible not to be moved by the play's end. This book is recommended for those who enjoy engaging in a thought-provoking piece of literature that examines complex family dynamics.
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John Webster, John Russell Brown |
Manchester
University
Press
The Duchess of Malfi : By John Webster (Revels Student Editions)
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The Duchess of Malfi is a must-read for those who are interested in classic literature, particularly in the genre of tragedy. The play explores dark themes of love, revenge, and betrayal that still resonate with readers today. Its vivid visual imagery and masterful dialogue make it an excellent choice for actors and theatre enthusiasts. The comprehensive notes and new introduction in this edition make it the perfect resource for students who wish to delve deeper into Webster's artistry.
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Rex Gibson, William Shakespeare, Vicki Wienand |
Cambridge
University
Press
Hamlet
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"Hamlet" could be a good read for those interested in exploring themes of grief, revenge, and morality through the lens of a complex character. The play features memorable soliloquies that offer a glimpse into Hamlet's thoughts and emotions. The new edition also includes essay-writing guidance and stunning color photos to enhance the reading experience.
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w-shakespeare
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Longman
The Tempest
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This enduring play by Shakespeare tells the story of a sorcerer's revenge against his enemies. With themes of forgiveness and redemption, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in complex characters and dramatic storytelling. The photography and interpretation-based questions in this edition make it an excellent resource for students studying the play.
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If you enjoy dramatic, thought-provoking, and gritty plays that dive into the human psyche, A Streetcar Named Desire is definitely worth a read. Intense conflict between characters, challenging themes of identity and mental health, and incredible dialogues are some of this play's most distinctive features that have influenced the literary world and pop culture. Be prepared to be moved and left breathless.
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Oleanna could be a good read for someone interested in exploring the dynamics of power and gender through crisp and raw dialogue that effectively captures the essence of the battle for power between John and Carol. Mamet's writing style is direct, minimalist, and nuanced, lending a unique and distinctive feature to the book. While Oleanna may push some readers outside of their comfort zone, those who like psychological and political dramas that confront the complexity of relationships and communication will find much to enjoy in this play.
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Gamini Salgado, William Shakespeare |
New
Swan
Shakespeare
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Longman
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Group
Othello Paper
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Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that delves into the complex themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Through the passion of Othello and Desdemona's love, the sinister machinations of Iago, and the devastating consequences of jealousy and betrayal, Shakespeare masterfully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the tragic consequences they can bring. This book is recommended for those who appreciate timeless literary classics that explore the depths of the human experience.
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Ann MacLaren, Federico García Lorca, John Edmunds |
Oxford
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Press
Four Major Plays
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Recommended for lovers of avant-garde theatre, and Spanish culture enthusiasts. Lorca's plays offer passionate, poetic reflections on gender roles, and societal expectations, and the translations manage to capture the rhythm and emotional intensity of the originals.
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Peter Hall, George Orwell |
Heinemann
Ed
The Play of Animal Farm
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The Play of Animal Farm is a perfect read for those who want to experience the dark yet comical side of literature. The play retains the savage satire of the original book while also providing a fun and enjoyable experience to the readers. The unique feature of this play is that it brings the story to life and allows readers to experience the events in a more visual and interactive way. Readers will appreciate the humor and wit in the play while also being able to appreciate the important themes and messages of the original novel. Overall, this play is an excellent choice for those who want a thought-provoking yet entertaining read.
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William Shakespeare
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Geddes
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Grosset
The Works of Shakespeare
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The Works of Shakespeare should be on the reading list of anyone who loves classic literature. Shakespeare's plays are timeless and his characters offer deep insights into different aspects of human nature. The attractive three-volume set is a valuable addition to any bookshelf and the illustrations add to the charm of the collection. Reading Shakespeare is a reward in and of itself as it provides pertinent life lessons regardless of the reader's age or background.
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Sophocles' Antigone portrays an unwavering heroine who defies patriarchal authority and stands up for familial loyalty, even if it destroys her. This play is an example of timeless conflict between individual conscience and state law. It is perfect for anyone interested in Greek mythology, theatre, and gender studies.
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Jill L. Levenson, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare
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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.
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Equus is a gripping play that delves into the intersection of sanity, faith, and violence. It explores the limits of humanity's capacity for pain and passion, and the impact of modern materialism on traditional beliefs. Dr. Dysart, the protagonist, finds himself questioning the very foundation of his life as he struggles to define sanity and account for his career and marriage. If you enjoy thought-provoking plays that push boundaries and challenge norms, Equus might be the perfect read for you.
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Samuel Beckett
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Grove
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Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts : A Tragicomedy in Two Acts
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Recommended for those seeking philosophical introspection. Waiting for Godot is an iconic play that explores humanity's search for meaning through two homeless men waiting for someone or something named Godot. It's a comical and poetic play that captures the essence of existentialism in a minimalistic style. If you're looking for a thought-provoking read that delves into the depths of human consciousness, Waiting for Godot is a must-read.
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Tennessee Williams
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Methuen
Drama
A Streetcar Named Desire
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A Streetcar Named Desire is a must-read for fans of Southern Gothic literature. Tennessee Williams expertly portrays the clash of old and new values in the American South through the complicated and flawed characters of Blanche and Stanley. The play is a powerful exploration of the consequences of delusion, desire, and the struggle for power.
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Edward Storer, Luigi Pirandello |
Dover
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Six Characters in Search of an Author
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"Six Characters in Search of an Author" is a unique and thought-provoking play that dives deep into the themes of existence, reality, and art. It challenges the traditional notions of theater by presenting an open-ended, unconventional drama that leaves the interpretation up to the audience. This play would be an excellent read for those who enjoy intellectual comedy and are interested in exploring philosophical themes through literature.
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Margaret Atwood
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Faber
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The Penelopiad
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This book is perfect for readers who enjoy a unique and critical perspective on classic stories. Atwood's witty and wise writing style brings new life to the often-overlooked female characters in Greek mythology. The Penelopiad sheds light on the silenced voices in Homer's Odyssey and gives agency to Penelope and her maids.
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Seán O'Casey, W.B. Yeats, William Arthur Armstrong |
Penguin
Classics
The Playboy of the Western World and Two Other Irish Plays
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The Playboy of the Western World is a must-read for those who appreciate bold and subversive writing that challenges societal norms. J.M. Synge's play portrays the story of a charming murderer who becomes a sensation in his village, and his charm seems to make up for his heinous crime. The play was met with moral outrage and even rioting in Ireland, but it represents a new age of Irish drama that arose from the country's social upheavals. The lessons of the play still hold true to this day and make it a riveting read.
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William Shakespeare, SparkNotes |
Sparknotes
Julius Caesar SparkNotes Literature Guide
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Recommendation: The Julius Caesar SparkNotes Literature Guide offers a comprehensive and efficient way to study for exams. With chapter-by-chapter analysis, explanations of key themes, and a review quiz, this guide is perfect for students who need to quickly and thoroughly prepare for an upcoming exam. The essay topics also offer opportunities for students to dive deeper into the material.
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In this quintessential Shakespearean tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. Yet all of the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic.As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes.
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For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night'Though not actually a tragedy, the story of the two 'star-crossed lovers' bears witness to Shakespeare's growing skill in shaping tragic drama.As Romeo and Juliet come from opposing families, their love must be concealed until after their marriage. But Romeo has been banished for avenging the death of Mercutio and, despite the well-meaning intervention of Friar Laurence, fate ensures that theirs is a wedding that will never take place.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction.
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William Shakespeare
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Penguin
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.
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William Shakespeare
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Dover
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The Merchant of Venice
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Tragicomic drama of love, wealth, and justice revolves around a Venetian moneylender's bargain with a young merchant for "a pound of flesh."
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John Reed, William Shakespeare |
Plume
All the World's a Grave : A New Play by William Shakespeare
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An epic tragedy of love, war, murder, and madness, plucked from the pages of ShakespeareIn All the World's a Grave , John Reed reconstructs the works of William Shakespeare into a new five-act tragedy. The language is Shakespeare's, but the drama that unfolds is as fresh as the blood on the stage.Prince Hamlet goes to war for Juliet, the daughter of King Lear. Having captured Juliet as his bride--by reckless war--he returns home to find that his mother has murdered his father and married Macbeth. Enter Iago, who persuades Hamlet that Juliet is having an affair with Romeo. As the Prince goes mad with jealousy, King Lear mounts his army. . .This play promises to be the most provocative and entertaining work to be added to the Shakespeare canon since Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead .
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
University
Press
MERCHANT OF VENICE
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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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Oscar Wilde
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Penguin/penguin
Popular
Classics
Importance of Being Earnest
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Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the high school curriculum for decades.Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack's ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack's country home on the same weekend the "rivals" to fight for Ernest's undivided attention and the "Ernests" to claim their beloveds pandemonium breaks loose. Only an elderly nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day!
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It
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This edition of As You Like It is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work. About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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Edith Hall, Euripides, James Morwood |
Oxford
University
Press
The Trojan Women and Other Plays
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This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Christopher Marlowe
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A
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Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2
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Recommended for history lovers, interested in captivating characters.
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Elizabeth Seely, John Seely, Stuart McKeown |
Heinemann
Educational
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The Merchant of Venice (new edition)
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The Merchant of Venice (new edition) (Heinemann Shakespeare) [Hardcover] Seely, John; Seely, Elizabeth and McKeown, Stuart
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John Gay, Bryan Loughrey |
Penguin
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The Beggar's Opera
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‘Whore and rogue they call husband and wife:All professions be-rogue one another'The tale of Peachum, thief-taker and informer, conspiring to send the dashing and promiscuous highwayman Macheath to the gallows, became the theatrical sensation of the eighteenth century. In The Beggar’s Opera, John Gay turned conventions of Italian opera riotously upside-down, instead using traditional popular ballads and street tunes, while also indulging in political satire at the expense of the Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Gay’s highly original depiction of the thieves, informers, prostitutes and highwaymen thronging the slums and prisons of the corrupt London underworld proved brilliantly successful in exposing the dark side of a corrupt and jaded society.Bryan Loughrey and T. O. Treadwell’s introduction examines the eighteenth-century background of musical theatre and opera, the changing cityscape of London and the corruption of the legal system. This edition also includes a note on the music in The Beggar’s Opera and suggestions for further reading.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a genius, the most brilliant musician the world will ever see. But the court of eighteenth-century Vienna doesn't recognize his talents - only Antonio Salieri, the Court Composer, does, and he is tortured by what he hears. Seething with rage at the genius of this flippant buffoon and suddenly aware of his own mediocrity, Salieri declares war and sets out to destroy the man he sees as God's instrument on earth. Peter Shaffer's award-winning play is a rich, exuberant portrayal of a God-like man among mortals, and lives destroyed by envy.
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Terry Johnson
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Methuen
Drama
Hysteria
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1938. Hampstead, London. Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in leafy Swiss Cottage. At eighty-two-years-old, he aims to spend his final days in peace. However, when Salvador Dalí turns up to discover a less-than-fully dressed woman in the closet, peace becomes somewhat elusive . . .An acknowledged modern classic, Terry Johnson's hilarious farce explores the fall-out when two of the twentieth century's most brilliant and original minds collide. It touches on many themes including Nazi Germany, the Surrealist movement, Judaism, Freud's theories of the unconscious mind, family relationships, life and death, and love and loss.Johnson's celebrated play raises intriguing questions about Freud's radical revision of his theories of hysteria.
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Robert Bagg, Sophocles, James Scully |
Harper
Perennial
The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation
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Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully presenta gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
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John Russell Brown, William Shakespeare |
Arden
"The Merchant of Venice"
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The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of The Merchant of Venice provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.
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Ian Doescher
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Quirk
Books
William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back
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The blend of classic literature and iconic sci-fi in "William Shakespeare's The Empire Striketh Back" offers a fresh and intriguing take on a familiar story. Imagine the legendary tale of Star Wars retold with the finesse of Elizabethan drama; if you're a fan of the force or the bard, this novel will provide you with a unique reading experience that combines the best of both worlds.
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Edited, Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts, Professor of English Literature, University of Sussex. The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works. The Textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal. Hamlet is not only one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, but also the most fascinatingly problematical tragedy in world literature. First performed around 1600, this a gripping and exuberant drama of revenge, rich in contrasts and conflicts. Its violence alternates with introspection, its melancholy with humour, and its subtlety with spectacle. The Prince, Hamlet himself, is depicted as a complex, divided, introspective character. His reflections on death, morality and the very status of human beings make him 'the first modern man'. Countless stage productions and numerous adaptations for the cinema and television have demonstrated the continuing cultural relevance of this vivid, enigmatic, profound and engrossing drama.
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William Shakespeare
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Signet
Classics
The Merchant of Venice
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This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)
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Alan Ayckbourn
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Faber
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Faber
Woman In Mind - December Bee
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Susan, a hard-working, somewhat neglected parson's wife, fantasizes an ideal family to make up for her sterile home life
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Harold Pinter
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The Birthday Party
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If you've got a taste for the unconventional, then Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" will not disappoint. It's not just a play; it's a foray into absurdity that'll leave you equally puzzled and fascinated. Pinter's dialogue is a masterclass in subtext and the seemingly mundane setting transforms into an unnerving psychological landscape. Readers who revel in the thought-provoking and the ambiguous will relish this iconic piece of modern theatre.
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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare
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One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello
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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
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Harold Pinter
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Grove
Press
The Caretaker / the Dumb Waiter
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Jacket description.back: In all of Pinter's plays, seemingly ordinary events become charged with profound, if elusive, meaning, haunting pathos, and wild comedy. In The Caretaker, a tramp finds lodging in the derelict house of two brothers; in The Dumbwaiter, a pair of gunmen wait for the kill in a decayed lodging house. Harold Pinter gradually exposes the inner strains and fear of his characters, alternating hilarity and character to create and almost unbearable edge of tension.
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William Shakespeare, SparkNotes |
Sparknotes
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare)
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No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today. ebook (online read) can be found here Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine -against her will- and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare's most enjoyable works.
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John Crowther, SparkNotes, William Shakespeare |
Sparknotes
The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare)
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The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare) is perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts who are looking for an easier way to comprehend the play. The guide provides a line-by-line translation of the original play, ensuring readers can easily understand the dialogue. Recommended for those who want to delve deeper into the world of Shakespeare!
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Michael Neill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
University
Press
Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare
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"Othello" is a profound read that offers a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of humanity, from jealousy and betrayal to racial tensions and the complexity of relationships. The Oxford edition’s modernized spelling makes the text more accessible, while extensive critical analysis and on-page commentary provide deeper understanding of Shakespeare's intentions and the play's historical impact. A must-read for anyone deeply engaged with classic literature's treatment of enduring social issues.
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Arthur Miller
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Penguin
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Ltd,
Uk
A View from the Bridge
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Arthur Miller's play A View from the Bridge is a tragic masterpiece of the inexorable unravelling of a man, set in a close-knit Italian-American community in 1950s New York. Eddie Carbone is a longshoreman and a straightforward man, with a strong sense of decency and of honour. For Eddie, it's a privilege to take in his wife's cousins, Marco and Rodolpho, straight off the boat from Italy. But, as his niece Catherine begins to fall for one of them, it's clear that it's not just, as Eddie claims, that he's too strange, too sissy, too careless for her, but that something bigger, deeper is wrong - and wrong inside Eddie, in a way he can't face. Something which threatens the happiness of their whole family.This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction by the author and a new foreword by actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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Robert E. Lee, Jerome Lawrence |
Spark
Pub
Inherit The Wind
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One of the most moving and meaningful plays in American theaterThe accused was a slight, frightened man who had deliberately broken the law. His trial was a Roman circus. The chief gladiators were two great legal giants of the century. Like two bull elephants locked in mortal combat, they bellowed and roared imprecations and abuse. The spectators sat uneasily in the sweltering heat with murder in their hearts, barely able to restrain themselves. At stake was the freedom of every American.
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John Seely
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Heinemann
Educational
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Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello
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This book would be a great read for students studying Othello for their exams, as it provides accessible notes and activities that aid in understanding and encourage insights. The end-of-act activities allow for a further exploration of the text and can prepare students for specific exam questions.