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Wonderful William Shakespeare
Description: All his literature in all its many versions!
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The Rape of Lucrece
by William ShakespeareWhen the king's son hears the chastity of one of his father's advisors praised, he sets out to sully her name, with tragic consequences.
Henry VI, Part III
by William ShakespeareKing Henry VI is now on the run, defending his crown from the Yorkists in a conflict that will determine the fate of the British monarchy.
Richard II
by William ShakespeareWhen King Richard II banishes two feuding noblemen from England, he sets into motion a series of events that will eventually cost him his crown and his life.
Much Ado About Nothing
by William ShakespeareTwo couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio—must overcome deception, gossip, and, occasionally, their own misplaced pride if their love is to persevere.
All's Well That Ends Well
by William ShakespeareHelena schemes with Diana to fulfill Bertram's stipulations and win his love, but as Bertram's infidelity and Helena's deceits are revealed, the audience is left to wonder if, in love, the end justifies the means.
As You Like It
by William ShakespeareAs You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveller Jaques who speaks many of Shakespeare's most famous speeches (such as "All the world's a stage", "too much of a good thing" and "A fool! A fool! I met a fool in the forest").
Twelfth Night or What You Will
by William ShakespeareConfusion reigns when the shipwrecked Viola, disguised as Cesario, enters the service of Duke Orsino, only to find her brother, Sebastian, has also been shipwrecked.
Troilus and Cressida
by William ShakespeareThe story of the Trojan War unfolds from the perspectives of Troilus and Cressida—a Trojan prince and his true love, one of whom is traded to the Greeks as part of a prisoner exchange.
Timon of Athens
by William ShakespeareWhen he loses his fortune, and he is forced to seek assistance from those he has helped in the past, Timon on Athens quickly learns who is friends are.`
The Tempest
by William ShakespeareThe Duke of Milan attempts to recapture his throne by conjuring a tempest that lures his deceitful brother, Prospero, to the duke's island hideaway.
Sonnets
by William ShakespeareWritten primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, William Shakespeare's 154 sonnets address such themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time, and are now recognized as some of the most enduring poetry of all time.
Richard III
by William ShakespeareAn account of the brutal and bloody rise of King Richard III to the throne, Shakespeare's play depicts the short-lived monarch's ruthless campaign for power, which resulted in the deaths of two of his brothers.
The Winter's Tale
by William ShakespeareKing Leontes is cursed to have no heir until his long-abandonded child is returned to his kingdom.
Titus Andronicus
by William ShakespeareThe Roman general Titus is drawn into a violent cycle of revenge when he returns triumphantly to Rome with the Goth queen and her three sons as prisoners.
Othello
by William ShakespeareTragedy by Shakespeare revolving around themes of racism, jealousy, and betrayal.
The Comedy of Errors
by William ShakespeareBook Description The shortest and probably earliest of Shakespeare's comedies, The Comedy of Errors is the story of identical twin brothers who are raised apart-and then mistaken for each other.
The Tempest
by William ShakespeareDesigned for students with special educational needs, and for those with English as a second languge, this text gives a simplified retelling of the play in accessible yet vivid language. Strong illustrations bring the play to life.
Twelfth Night
by William ShakespeareTwelfth Night is a tale of unrequited love – hilarious and heartbreaking. Twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in love with Orsino, who dotes on OIivia, who falls for Viola but is idolised by Malvolio. Enter Sebastian, who is the spitting image of his twin sister...
Coriolanus
by William ShakespeareAt the height of his power, Coriolanus is betrayed by Brutus and Sicinius and is exiled from Rome. But when Coriolanus allies himself with the Aufidius, he discovers that treachery begets treachery.
Hamlet
by William ShakespeareThe letter "u" and the letter "v" are switched in this copy, due to an original printing error. Includes editor's note.
The Merchant Of Venice
by William ShakespeareWorking in partnership with the RSC, this brand new series is ideal for introducing students to Shakespeare's plays. Using trusted and established RSC approaches, Shakespeare's plays come to life in the classroom and establish a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation of his work. Comprising the most popular plays used in schools, these full-colour editions include the RSC's active approaches to exploring the text, vibrant RSC performance photographs, page summaries, glosses, contextual information and much more. This unique series aims to motivate and inspire students in their early encounters with Shakespeare's plays whilst giving students confidence for all stages of their study of Shakespeare.
Much Ado About Nothing (PDF)
by William ShakespeareThis edition of Much Ado About Nothing iis especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work. About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
Romeo and Juliet
by William ShakespeareYork Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to English Literature. This market-leading series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes Advanced intorduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts.