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OverviewA selection of The Bard's greatest writings edited by the great Shakespearean Stephen Orgel William Shakespeare's plays revolutionized the English language and created some of the most important scenes in Western literature- Hamlet contemplating his mortality, Romeo romancing Juliet, Lear railing against his insanity into the storm, and King Henry V wandering among his soldiers on the eve of battle. With introductions and context from leading Shakespearean scholar Stephen Orgel, the essential works of the most important figure in English literature are collected here- nine complete plays, the most popular scenes and poems, as well as a glossary of 1,000 key words. With clear and authoritative texts from the Pelican Shakespeare series, this user-friendly edition will inspire students, thespians, poets, and general readers alike. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Shakespeare , Stephen OrgelPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin USA Edition: Revised ed. Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 4.20cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.449kg ISBN: 9780142437940ISBN 10: 0142437948 Pages: 608 Publication Date: 28 September 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsThe Portable ShakespeareIntroduction Twelfth Night, or, What You Will The Tragical History of Hamlet Prince of Denmark Macbeth The Tempest Selections from the Other Plays The Taming of the Shrew Love's Labor's Lost A Midsummer Night's Dream The Merchant of Venice Much Ado About Nothing As You Like It The History of Troilus and Cressida Measure for Measure The Winter's Tale The Third Part of Henry the Sixth The Tragedy of King Richard the Third The Tragedy of King Richard the Second The First Part of King Henry the Fourth The Second Part of King Henry the Fourth The Life of King Henry the Fifth The Life of King Henry the Eighth Romeo and Juliet The Tragedy of Julius Caesar The Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice King Lear Antony and Cleopatra Selections from the Sonnets GlossaryReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam Shakespearewas born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April, 1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. The facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He died on April 23, 1616, and was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford. Stephen Orgelis the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor of the Humanities at Stanford University and general editor of the Cambridge Studies in Renaissance Literature and Culture. His books includeImagining Shakespeare,The Authentic Shakespeare,Impersonations- The Performance of Gender in Shakespeare's EnglandandThe Illusion of Power. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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