

Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume—ideal for students and all lovers of literature—features four of the playwright’s greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark—one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as "The Scottish ... Read More
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Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume—ideal for students and all lovers of literature—features four of the playwright’s greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark—one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as "The Scottish ... Read More
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Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume—ideal for students and all lovers of literature—features four of the playwright’s greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark—one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as "The Scottish Play," concerning a nobleman's overweening ambition; Othello, in which a gallant soldier and loving husband is undone by jealousy; and Romeo and Juliet, the timeless tale of the young lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance.
Reprint of texts from The Works of Shakespeare, Macmillan and Company, London, 1892.
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- Price: $5.50
- Pages: 416
- Publisher: Dover Publications
- Imprint: Dover Publications
- Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Plays
- Publication Date: 9th August 2012
- Trim Size: 5.18 x 8.25 in
- Illustration Note: 0
- ISBN: 9780486114958
- Format: eBook
- BISACs:
DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
FICTION / Classics
DRAMA / Shakespeare
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Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume—ideal for students and all lovers of literature—features four of the playwright’s greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark—one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as "The Scottish Play," concerning a nobleman's overweening ambition; Othello, in which a gallant soldier and loving husband is undone by jealousy; and Romeo and Juliet, the timeless tale of the young lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance.
Reprint of texts from The Works of Shakespeare, Macmillan and Company, London, 1892.
- Price: $5.50
- Pages: 416
- Publisher: Dover Publications
- Imprint: Dover Publications
- Series: Dover Thrift Editions: Plays
- Publication Date: 9th August 2012
- Trim Size: 5.18 x 8.25 in
- Illustrations Note: 0
- ISBN: 9780486114958
- Format: eBook
- BISACs:
DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
LITERARY COLLECTIONS / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
FICTION / Classics
DRAMA / Shakespeare