The bard's final play, containing his mature reflections on life, concerns Prospero, a philosophical old magician, and Miranda, his lovely daughter, who dwell in peaceful isolation on an enchanted island. When a shipwreck brings old enemies to shore, the stage is set for a masterly drama of comedy, romance, and reconciliation.
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Among the most popular of Shakespeare's comedies, this enchanting play humorously celebrates the vagaries of love as it focuses upon the intertwined romances of several pairs of lovers. Explanatory footnotes.
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare Imaginative, exuberant comedy contrasts 2 pairs of lovers in a witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes. Filled with suspense, clever turns of plot, vivacious displays of wit and charming songs.
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare Passion divides and unites a spirited pair of lovers in a 16th-century battle of the sexes. Witty dialogue and slapstick humor abound in this ever-popular comedy. Inexpensive, unabridged edition perfect for students.
The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare Running an emotional gamut from betrayal and broken hearts to romance and reconciliation, this 1611 tragicomedy begins with the tyrannical actions of a jealous king, whose baseless suspicions destroy his own family.
Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will by William Shakespeare Delightfully comic tale revolves around the physical likeness between Sebastian and his twin sister Viola. Filled with superb comic scenes, this delightful tale of mistaken identities remains one of Shakespeare's most popular and performed comedies.
Hamlet Thrift Study Edition by William Shakespeare Includes the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic play plus a complete study guide that features scene-by-scene summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.
Julius Caesar Thrift Study Edition by William Shakespeare Includes the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic play plus a complete study guide that features scene-by-scene summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.
Henry IV, Part I by William Shakespeare Great drama of nobles' rebellion against King Henry, complicated by his problems with his wayward son Prince Hal. Superb blend of courtly intrigue, battlefield action and the wonderful comic interludes featuring Sir John Falstaff.
