Books by William Shakespeare

‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ by William Shakespeare is believed to be his final play before his retirement and is usually attributed jointly to John Fletcher and William Shakespeare.In this tragicomedy play, two cousins and best friends Palamon and Arcite have been imprisoned and have stoically accepted their fate. However, their friendship is instantly destroyed when they see Princess Emilia from the prison window and both fall madly in love with her.The plot of Shakespeare's ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ is an adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's ‘The Knights Tale’ from ‘The Canterbury Tales’, a story which has been dramatized many times including 2001's ‘A Knight's Tale’ starring Heath Ledger.William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Known as ‘The Bard’, he is still regarded as the greatest playwright in the world and the greatest English language writer.He wrote poems and sonnets but is probably best known for his comedic, tragic, and historical plays such as ‘Hamlet’, ‘Othello’, ‘King Lear’, ‘A Midsummer Night's Dream’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, and ‘Macbeth’.Incredibly influential and popular, his works are still performed at the renowned 'Globe Theatre' and the 'Royal Shakespeare Company' in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare was born and lived much of his life.

Tackling Romeo and Juliet? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare's classic tragedy of young love and family feuding.Does Shakespeare's 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of Romeo and Juliet via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at this formidable text.In this book, you'll discover:What each line of the complete original text means via a retelling printed directly below it.The precise meaning of each character motive, plot twist, convoluted phrase and befuddling reference.The rhythm and pacing Shakespeare uses to drive this classic story forward.How to form your own views by understanding the hidden subtleties of Shakespeare's verse.How to sail through exams by quickly and easily transforming your knowledge of the text.Buy this Shakespeare Retold book today and enjoy Romeo and Juliet as you quickly learn this timeless masterpiece!PRAISE FOR SHAKESPEARE RETOLD"Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight." - STEPHEN FRY"Tackling Hamlet for The Royal Shakespeare Company is arguably the most daunting role for any actor. For me, learning the words was the easy part; interpreting the nuances of the language and breathing life into the performance was brutally tough. James Anthony's Shakespeare, Retold would have helped me immensely. For every line, I'd have had a lyrically identical modern-day translation that I precisely understood, helping reveal the emphasis and punch of each moment of my stage performance. Every actor would benefit from this compelling translation." - PAAPA ESSIEDU

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