William Shakespeare: 2151 books

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It was originally classified as a comedy, but is now also classified as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play deals with the issues of mercy, justice, truth and their relationship to pride and humility: "Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall"

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...

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in the First Folio in 1623. Although it was listed as a comedy when it first appeared, some modern editors have relabeled the play a romance. Some critics, among them W. W. Lawrence (Lawrence, 9-13), consider it to be one of Shakespeare's...

Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. The play (also described as one of Shakespeare's problem plays) is not a conventional tragedy, since its protagonist (Troilus) does not die. The play ends instead on a very bleak note with the death of...

Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593, the same year that Christopher Marlowe published Hero and Leander. It is probably Shakespeare's first publication. The poem tells the story of Venus, who is Goddess of Love, and her unrequited love for Adonis, an...

Comprend 18 illustrations - 88 notes de bas de page - Environ 218 pages au format Ebook. Sommaire interactif avec hyperliens. Peines d'amour perdues (Love's Labour's Lost) est une des premières comédies de William Shakespeare. Probablement écrite vers 1595-1596, à l'époque de Roméo et...

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, suggested by "The Knight's Tale" from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, written around 1594 to 1596. It portrays the adventures of four young Athenian lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with...

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...

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...