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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.

The Shakespeare Reader: Being Extracts From The Plays Of Shakespeare (1880) is a book that features a collection of selected excerpts from the plays of William Shakespeare. The book is authored by Shakespeare himself and was originally published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive compilation of some of the most popular and well-known plays of Shakespeare, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and many more. The book is intended to provide readers with a glimpse into the world of Shakespeare's plays and the characters that inhabit them. The excerpts are arranged in chronological order according to the date of the play's first performance, and each section is introduced with a brief overview of the play's plot and themes. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the works of Shakespeare, whether for academic or personal reasons. It is also a great introduction to Shakespeare's plays for those who are new to 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.

The Shakespeare Love Book (1915) is a collection of love sonnets and poems written by the renowned playwright William Shakespeare. The book features some of Shakespeare's most famous and beloved works, including ""Sonnet 18"" (""Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?""), ""Sonnet 116"" (""Let me not to the marriage of true minds""), and ""Sonnet 130"" (""My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun""). The poems explore themes of love, beauty, passion, and the complexities of human relationships. The Shakespeare Love Book is a timeless classic and a must-read for any lover of poetry or literature.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.

Shakespearian Fairy Tales is a collection of stories written by William Shakespeare and published in 1907. The book is a compilation of some of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and The Winter's Tale. Each story has been adapted and retold in a way that is accessible and entertaining for younger readers. The book features classic fairy tale elements such as magic, love, and adventure, and is sure to captivate the imagination of readers of all ages. The stories are beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings that bring the characters and settings to life. Shakespearian Fairy Tales is a timeless classic that is sure to be enjoyed by generations to come.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.

Truths Illustrated By Great Authors: A Dictionary Of Nearly Four Thousand Aids To Reflection, Quotations Of Maxims, Metaphors, Counsels, Cautions, Aphorism, Proverbs, Etc. (1885) is a comprehensive collection of quotations and sayings from some of the greatest minds in history. Compiled by the renowned playwright, William Shakespeare, this dictionary contains nearly four thousand entries, each one designed to provide readers with a source of inspiration, guidance, or reflection. The book is organized alphabetically, with each entry including a brief explanation of the quote's meaning and context, as well as its source. The quotes cover a wide range of topics, from love and friendship to politics and philosophy, and are drawn from a diverse range of authors, including Shakespeare himself, as well as other literary giants such as Homer, Dante, and Milton. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the human experience and gain insight into the wisdom of the ages.Also Contains Works By Lord Bacon, La Rochefoucauld, Colton, Greville, And Many Others.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.

I'm sorry, but I cannot provide a description for Marina: A Dramatic Romance (1902) by Shakespeare, William as this book does not exist. William Shakespeare died in 1616 and did not write a book titled Marina: A Dramatic Romance. It is possible that this is a misattributed or fictional work.Being The Shakespearian Portion Of The Tragedy Of Pericles.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

If there ever has been a groundbreaking edition that likewise returns the reader to the original Shakespeare text, it will be the Applause Folio Texts. If there has ever been an accessible version of the Folio, it is this edition, set for the first time in modern fonts. The Folio is the source of all other editions. The Folio text forces us to re-examine the assumptions and prejudices which have encumbered over four hundred years of scholarship and performance. Notes refer the reader to subsequent editorial interventions, and offer the reader a multiplicity of interpretations. Notes also advise the reader on variations between Folios and Quartos. The heavy mascara of four centuries of Shakespearean glossing has by now glossed over the original countenance of Shakespeare's work. While other complete Folio editions continue to trade simply on the facsimile appearance of the Elizabethan "look " none of them is easily and practically utilized in general Shakespeare studies or performances.

In one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, the three daughters of the king of Britain are put to the test of declaring their love for their father, King Lear. The test leads to the expulsion of the favorite daughter, Cordelia; the undermining of the king; and ultimately the unraveling of Lear's sanity. In true Shakespeare fashion, greed, war, lust, and misplaced good intensions intersect to form an inevitable climax of poison and swordplay, making King Lear arguably the greatest tragedy of all time. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear" (Shaw on Shakespeare, Applause Books). If there ever has been a groundbreaking edition that likewise returns the reader to the original Shakespeare text, it will be the Applause Folio Texts. If there has ever been an accessible version of the Folio, it is this edition, set for the first time in modern fonts.The Folio is the source of all other editions. The Folio text forces us to re-examine the assumptions and prejudices which have encumbered over four hundred years of scholarship and performance. Notes refer the reader to subsequent editorial interventions, and offer the reader a multiplicity of interpretations. Notes also advise the reader on variations between Folios and Quartos.The heavy mascara of four centuries of Shakespearean glossing has by now glossed over the original countenance of Shakespeare's work. Never has there been a Folio available in modern reading fonts. While other complete Folio editions continue to trade simply on the facsimile appearance of the Elizabethan "look " none of them is easily and practically utilized in general Shakespeare studies or performances.

If there ever has been a groundbreaking edition that likewise returns the reader to the original Shakespeare text, it will be the Applause Folio Texts. If there has ever been an accessible version of the Folio, it is this edition, set for the first time in modern fonts.The Folio is the source of all other editions. The Folio text forces us to re-examine the assumptions and prejudices which have encumbered over four hundred years of scholarship and performance. Notes refer the reader to subsequent editorial interventions, and offer the reader a multiplicity of interpretations. Notes also advise the reader on variations between Folios and Quartos.The heavy mascara of four centuries of Shakespearean glossing has by now glossed over the original countenance of Shakespeare's work. Never has there been a Folio available in modern reading fonts. While other complete Folio editions continue to trade simply on the facsimile appearance of the Elizabethan "look " none of them is easily and practically utilized in general Shakespeare studies or performances.

These popular editions allow the reader and student to look beyond the scholarly reading text to the more sensuous, more collaborative, more malleable performance text which emerges in conjunction with the commentary and notes. Each note, each gloss, each commentary reflects the stage life of the play with constant reference to the challenge of the text in performance. Readers will not only discover an enlivened Shakespeare, they will be empowered to rehearse and direct their own productions of the imagination in the process.