The World of Shakespeare Commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death in 1616, this collector’s edition from the makers of BBC History Magazine explores the life, times and work of William Shakespeare. Inside you will: ◆ Discover the history behind some of his greatest plays ◆ Hear from experts debating the big questions of his life ◆ Learn about the society

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'The Tempest' has long been regarded as Shakespeare's swan-song, though recent chronologies suggest he went on to compose 'Henry VIII' and 'The Two Noble Kinsmen' after. In its first publication (in the First Folio of 1623), 'The Tempest' appears in the 'Comedies' section. In modern criticism, it is more likely to be described as a 'late play' (written towards the end of what we perceive to be Shakespeare's writing career, c. 1607-13) or a 'romance'...

With facsimile of the t-p. of the Elizabethan Club copy of the only early quarto edition.Bibliography: p. [130].Includes index.

Play in five acts by William Shakespeare, produced in 1610-11 and published in the First Folio of 1623. One of Shakespeare's final plays, The Winter's Tale is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy and is noted for its use of realism. The plot is based on the play Pandosto (1588) by Robert Greene. Leontes, the king of Sicilia, jealously believes that his faithful wife Hermione has committed adultery with his old friend Polixenes, the king of Bohemia....

Blending history and high drama, Antony and Cleopatra remains one of Shakespeare's finest achievements.

With facsimile of the t.-p. of the Elizabethan club copy of the second quarto, 1604."New edition revised by Tucker Brooke."The 1917 and 1933 editions were edited by Jack Randall Crawford.Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. [177]-201) Includes index.

Contains facsimile reproduction of the "title-page of the genuine edition of 1600. The photograph is made from the Elizabethan club copy."Includes bibliographical references (p. 92) and index.

Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's leading center for Shakespeare studies. Each edition includes: freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play; full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play; scene-by-scene plot summaries; a key to famous lines and phrases; an introduction to reading Shakespeare's language; an essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play;...

The complete text with explanations and an easy translation to help you understand the play.

Shakespeare's comedy of mistaken romance, in which a shipwrecked woman disguises herself as a man in order to help woo a lover for a Duke, but with unexpected results. This edition includes a selection from Shakespeare's original source, dramatic criticism from past and present, and a comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of the play.