Bücher von William Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1593-94. It is one of the earliest and bloodiest plays of Shakespeare's career. The play is set in ancient Rome and follows the titular character, Titus Andronicus, a Roman general who returns home after a long and brutal war against the Goths. Titus is honored by the emperor and offered the crown, but he refuses it and instead endorses the emperor's choice for the throne.However, Titus' peaceful retirement is cut short when he is betrayed by his own family and the queen of the Goths, Tamora. Tamora's sons rape and mutilate Titus' daughter, Lavinia, and the play follows the bloody revenge that Titus exacts on Tamora and her family. The play is filled with themes of revenge, violence, and the consequences of war.The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus is known for its graphic violence and disturbing imagery. It is also notable for its use of rhetoric and language, as well as its exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. The play has been adapted numerous times for stage and screen, and is considered a classic of Shakespeare's early works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Plays of William Shakespeare V7: King Henry VI, Parts 1-3 is a book that features the complete texts of three plays written by William Shakespeare. These plays are part of the King Henry VI trilogy and are considered some of Shakespeare's earliest works. The book was first published in 1800 and contains detailed stage directions and character descriptions, making it an invaluable resource for actors and directors. The plays themselves follow the tumultuous reign of King Henry VI, including the Wars of the Roses and the rise of Richard III. Shakespeare's masterful storytelling and poetic language are on full display in this volume, making it a must-read for any fan of his work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

For four centuries Twelfth Night has inspired theatre directors and performers. Surveying a dazzling range of Twelfth Night productions - including many significant productions which have not received due critical attention previously - Schafer provides the reader with an indispensable stage history of this popular play, from its first performance to today.

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. For the second edition of All's Well That Ends Well, Alexander Leggatt has written a completely new introduction to Russell Fraser's text of one of Shakespeare's most puzzling, ambiguous and demanding plays. Leggatt's interest in performance is evident throughout the introduction, particularly in his discussion of the instability of the main characters. He also provides a full, illustrated and thoughtful account of the play's critical and theatrical fortunes to the end of the twentieth century, and explores our experience as an audience of seeing and hearing the play performed. An updated reading list completes the volume.

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. This second edition of Othello retains the text and Introduction prepared by Norman Sanders and features a new section by Scott McMillin on recent scholarship and key performances of the play since the 1980s. Building on the full and well-illustrated stage history compiled by Sanders, McMillin focuses on political, feminist and postcolonial treatments of Othello in various parts of the world and discusses important performances on stage, film and television. Sanders' discussion of the stylistic and racial problems facing modern readers and spectators is complemented by McMillin who explores the influence of new historicism and cultural materialism and the issue of black/white casting of the main characters.

The Story of the Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare in 1596. The story revolves around the wealthy merchant Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the beautiful and wealthy Portia. However, when Antonio is unable to repay the loan, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh as repayment.The play explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and justice, as well as the prejudice and discrimination faced by the Jewish community in Elizabethan England. It features iconic characters such as the cunning Portia, the loyal friend Bassanio, and the vengeful Shylock.First published in 1600, The Story of the Merchant of Venice has since become one of Shakespeare's most popular plays and is still widely performed and studied today. This edition, published in 1904, includes an introduction and notes by the renowned Shakespearean scholar Samuel Johnson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.