The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works. The Textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal. Hamlet is not only one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, but also the most fascinatingly problematical tragedy in world literature. First performed around 1600, this a gripping and …
"Romeo and Juliet" is a timeless tragedy by William Shakespeare that tells the story of two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. Set in Verona, Italy, the play explores themes of love, fate, conflict, and the consequences of family loyalty. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet and fall deeply in love, despite knowing their families are sworn enem…
This edition includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective…
A prophecy from three witches sets the ambitious Macbeth on a bloody path to power, spurred on by his ruthless wife and his own dark desires. As guilt and paranoia take hold, Macbeth’s descent into tyranny and madness becomes inevitable. One of Shakespeare’s most gripping and atmospheric tragedies, Macbeth explores the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition, fate, and the supernatural.
Features one of Shakespeares most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. Here, the text may well seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex. T…