Author : Irving, Henry, Sir
Publisher : London, Chiswick Press
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 40,75 MB
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Author : Ann Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1512 pages
File Size : 21,4 MB
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1474296394
This new Complete Works marks the completion of the Arden Shakespeare Third Series and includes all of Shakespeare's plays, poems and sonnets, edited by leading international scholars. New to this edition are the 'apocryphal' plays, part-written by Shakespeare: Double Falsehood, Sir Thomas More and King Edward III. The anthology is unique in giving all three extant texts of Hamlet from Shakespeare's time: the first and second Quarto texts of 1603 and 1604-5, and the first Folio text of 1623. With a simple alphabetical arrangement the Complete Works are easy to navigate. The lengthy introductions and footnotes of the individual Third Series volumes have been removed to make way for a general introduction, short individual introductions to each text, a glossary and a bibliography instead, to ensure all works are accessible in one single volume. This handsome Complete Works is ideal for readers keen to explore Shakespeare's work and for anyone building their literary library.
Author : William Shakespeare
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Page : 120 pages
File Size : 37,19 MB
Release : 2020-10-17
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Set in France and Italy, All's Well That Ends Well is a story of one-sided romance, based on a tale from Boccaccio's The Decameron. Helen, orphaned daughter of a doctor, is under the protection of the widowed Countess of Rossillion. In love with Bertram, the countess' son, Helen follows him to court, where she cures the sick French king of an apparently fatal illness. The king rewards Helen by offering her the husband of her choice. She names Bertram; he resists. When forced by the king to marry her, he refuses to sleep with her and, accompanied by the braggart Parolles, leaves for the Italian wars. He says that he will only accept Helen if she obtains a ring from his finger and becomes pregnant with his child. She goes to Italy disguised as a pilgrim and suggests a 'bed trick' whereby she will take the place of Diana, a widow's daughter whom Bertram is trying to seduce. A 'kidnapping trick' humiliates the boastful Parolles, whilst the bed trick enables Helen to fulfil Bertram's conditions, leaving him no option but to marry her, to his mother's delight.
Author : William Shakespeare
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Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,41 MB
Release : 1807
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Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 24,83 MB
Release : 2024-02-12
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Laugh, love, and revel in the comedic twists of a tale where love triumphs over deception, bringing resolution to the most tangled of relationships. All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare: Immerse yourself in the timeless world of the Bard, William Shakespeare, with the enchanting comedy All's Well That Ends Well. This play weaves a tapestry of love, trickery, and the triumph of unconventional romance. Join Helena on her journey as she navigates the complexities of courtship, testing the bounds of love and determination. Why This Book? All's Well That Ends Well invites readers into Shakespeare's comedic realm, where love's journey is anything but conventional. The play unfolds a delightful tapestry of wit, irony, and the inexorable twists of fate, showcasing Shakespeare's mastery in crafting narratives that resonate across centuries. William Shakespeare, the literary genius of the Elizabethan era, continues to captivate audiences with his unparalleled storytelling. Explore the comedic nuances and profound insights into human nature in All's Well That Ends Well, a testament to Shakespeare's enduring influence on the world of drama.
Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 21,99 MB
Release : 1881
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Author : Harold Bloom
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 39,72 MB
Release : 2010
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ISBN : 1604137088
In this romantic reconciliation comedy, the sweetly mischievous Helena plots and plans her way to winning the aloof Bertram's hand in marriage. While the lovers are united by the close of the final act, Shakespeare pokes fun at the fantasy, wish fulfillment, and conventions of romantic comedy with the play's ambiguous resolution, which has intrigued scholars, readers, and theatergoers for centuries. This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries, plus an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary of the plot, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.
Author : William Shakespeare
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Page : 516 pages
File Size : 29,63 MB
Release : 1902
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Author : William Shakespeare
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Page : 430 pages
File Size : 31,46 MB
Release : 1881
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Author : William Shakespeare
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Page : 354 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 1767
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