Shakespeare category: 1671 books

Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, “Measure for Measure” is William Shakespeare’s play which was likely written sometime in 1603 or 1604. The play begins with Vincentio, the Duke of Vienna, who leaves the government in charge of the authoritarian justice, Angelo, when he departs...

'Macbeth' is one of the most famous plays written by William Shakespeare. Its events take place in the X1 century in Scotland and tell about the passionate thirst for the power of General Macbeth, who dreams to take the throne instead of King Duncan. For this, he works out insidious plans to eliminate...

The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedy by William Shakespeare, first published in 1602, though believed to have been written prior to 1597. The Windsor of the play's title is a reference to Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England, and though nominally set in the reign of Henry IV, the play makes no pretence...

Written to complement the Globe Theatre's production of "As You Like It", this work allows the reader to understand the philosophical and spiritual traditions of Shakespeare's age. As well as placing the play in context, the author shows how the main plot of the play develops and how it relates to the...

This is the first book to survey comprehensively the field of Elizabethan and Jacobean citizen comedy. Most studies of the period focus on major authors; this one follows recurring themes and motifs, through a variety of plays by many authors from the moralizing comedies of the boys' companies. Professor...

King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The titular character descends into madness after disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. Based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic...

Die Tragödie von Hamlet, Prinz von Dänemark (engl. The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark) ist eine der bekanntesten und am häufigsten aufgeführten Tragödien von William Shakespeare. Der dänische Prinz Hamlet erhält vom Geist seines kurz zuvor vom eigenen Bruder Claudius ermordeten Vaters,...

Othello, der Mohr von Venedig ist ein Theaterstück von William Shakespeare, das um 1603 verfasst wurde. Der Mohr Othello ist Feldherr in der Armee der Republik Venedig. Er hat die junge, schöne und wortgewandte Desdemona heimlich und ohne das Wissen ihres Vaters Brabantio geheiratet. Der gehässige...

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First published in the Folio of 1623, William Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra” is the historical drama based on the lives of its title characters. Based upon the historical accounts contained within Plutarch’s “Lives”, this dramatic tragedy follows the relationship between Mark Antony...

A history play by William Shakespeare believed based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 1377–1399). The play begins with King Richard sitting majestically on his throne in full state, having been requested that he arbitrate a dispute between Thomas Mowbray and Richard's cousin, Henry...

A historical play by William Shakespeare describing the life and death of Richard III. The play begins with Richard describing the accession to the throne of his brother, King Edward IV of England, eldest son of the late Richard, Duke of York. Richard plots to have his brother Clarence, who stands before...

Shakespeare mette in scena la storia del deforme Riccardo, duca di Gloucester e fratello del Re Edoardo IV. Uomo malvagio e ambizioso, attratto dal potere, macchina inganni e omicidi pur di ottenere la corona. Raggiungerà lo scopo ma i Lord del Regno si ribelleranno e Riccardo verrà sconfitto e...

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