Books by William Shakespeare

Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1606. This is a classic audiobook recording read by Sir Anthony Quayle, Robert Hardy and other cast members.Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young "e;star-cross'd lovers"e; whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. Read by an all star cast that include Albert Finney and Claire Bloom this audio recording is a fantastic piece of literature to ass to your collection.The tragic feud between "e;Two households, both alike in dignity/In fair Verona"e;, the Montagues and Capulets, which ultimately kills the two young "e;star-crossed lovers"e; and their "e;death-marked love"e; creates issues which have fascinated subsequent generations. The play deals with issues of intergenerational and familial conflict, as well as the power of language and the compelling relationship between sex and death, all of which makes it an incredibly modern play. It is also an early example of Shakespeare fusing poetry with dramatic action, as he moves from Romeo's lyrical account of Juliet-"e;she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"e; to the bustle and action of a 16th-century household (the play containsmore scenes of ordinary working people than any of Shakespeare's other works). It also represents an experimental attempt to fuse comedy with tragedy. Up to the third act, the play proceeds along the lines of a classic romantic comedy. The turning point comes with the death of one of one Shakespeare's finest early dramatic creations - Romeo's sexually ambivalent friend Mercutio whose "e;plague o'both your houses"e; begins the play's descent into tragedy. "e;For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo"e;.

Þrjár heimsklassa ástarsögur í einu bindi sem halda lesendum við efnið frá upphafi til enda. Hér er að finna hina sögulegu skáldsögu „Hetjan okkar“ eftir Rafael Sabatini, sem fléttar rómantík og byltingu í spennandi söguþráð. Í bókinni „Seld á uppboði“ eftir Charles Garvice, koma við sögu einlægir karakterar sem takast á við djúpar tilfinningar og sterka réttlætiskennd í hjartnæmri atburðarás. Þá þarf vart að kynna harmleikinn Rómeó og Júlíu, eina frægustu ástarsögu allra tíma eftir William Shakespeare.Höfundar frásagnanna í samantekt þessari eru: Charles Garvice, Rafael Sabatini og William Shakespeare.Charles Garvice var breskur rithöfundur sem skrifaði ástarsögur. Ferill hans hófst á blaðamennsku en síðar naut hann gífurlegra vinsælda sem penni. Hann seldi á aðra milljón bóka árlega til dauðadags.Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) var ítalskur-enskur höfundur, sem er best þekktur fyrir rómantískan ævintýraskáldskap.Á meðal þekktustu verka hans eru Scaramouche (1921) og Sea Hawk (1915).William Shakespeare (1564-1616) var breskt leikskáld, ritskáld og leikari. Hann er talinn eitt besta leikskáld í heimi sem og tungumálasmiður, sem skrifaði ljóð og sónettur og einnig gamanleik, hörmuleg og söguleg leikrit eins og „Hamlet“, „Óþelló“ og Makbeð “.

Illustrated Edition containing illustrations, summary, author biography, and characters list.The Life and Death of King John is one of William Shakespeare's lesser-known historical plays, delving into the complexities of power, politics, and royal succession. Set in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, the play portrays the reign of King John of England, a monarch who faces both internal and external challenges to his throne. As he grapples with the threat of rebellion, the frailty of his alliances, and the pressures of securing his dynasty, the play explores themes of legitimacy, betrayal, and the heavy cost of authority.Shakespeare masterfully captures the tumult of the period, blending historical events with dramatic tension. The characters, from the ambitious and calculating King John to the strong-willed Queen Eleanor and the loyal but tragic figure of Faulconbridge, provide a rich study in the dynamics of power and loyalty.This illustrated edition includes insightful summaries, a detailed author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters to enrich your reading experience. Perfect for both new readers and Shakespeare enthusiasts, this edition offers a deeper understanding of the play's themes and historical context.

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Richard III is one of Shakespeare's enduring villains as the troubled and troubling figure at the heart of this popular succession drama. Traversing the familiar terrain of scheming plots, proposals, betrayals and kingly power, this edition is presented in an easy to read format with notes for performance and rehearsal by directors and actors. It is edited by academic and director, Abigail Rokison-Woodall and the leading Shakespearean actor, Sir Simon Russell Beale. Arden Performance Editions are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance. With clear facing-page notes giving definitions of words, easily accessible information about key textual variants, lineation, metrical ambiguities and pronunciation, each edition has been developed to open the play's possibilities and meanings to actors and students. Designed to be used and to be useful, each edition has plenty of space for personal annotations and the well-spaced text is easy to read and to navigate. Each edition offers:- Short, clear definitions of words- Information about key textual variants- Notes on pronunciation of difficult names and unfamiliar words- An easy to read layout with space to write your own notes- A short introduction to the play

One of Shakespeare's last plays, The Winter's Tale provides tragedy and comedy in equal measure. The King of Sicily, Leontes, accuses Queen Hermione, his wife, of adultery and sets off a series of events driven by royal betrayal, jealousy and the possibility of pastoral love that builds to a fantastical ending. Arden Performance Editions are ideal for anyone engaging with a Shakespeare play in performance. With clear facing-page notes giving definitions of words, easily accessible information about key textual variants, lineation, metrical ambiguities and pronunciation, each edition has been developed to open the play's possibilities and meanings to actors and students.Designed to be used and to be useful, each edition has plenty of space for personal annotations and the well-spaced text is easy to read and to navigate.Each edition offers:- Short, clear definitions of words- Information about key textual variants- Notes on pronunciation of difficult names and unfamiliar words- An easy to read layout with space to write your own notes- A short introduction to the play

Macbeth is presented here in a fully annotated edition that will make the text accessible to twenty-first-century readers, enabling them to appreciate its poetry and encouraging them to delve deeper into its variegated and complex history.