Magical and dreamlike in its tone, Shakespeare’s The Tempest begins with a storm of epic proportions and a shipwreck. Banished from Italy, Prospero lives on a remote island with his daughter. Using his magic, he vows to seek revenge ... Zobraziť viac
A jealous king, convinced that his wife has been unfaithful and is having another man's baby, imprisons her and puts her on trial. The child is abandoned to die, but when she is found and raised by a shepherd, it seems redemption may ... Zobraziť viac
With a foreword by Lev Rosen, author of the Evander Mills series and You've Goth My Heart. ‘All that glisters is not gold.’Rediscover Shakespeare’s tale of bitterness and retribution. Bitterness begets blood. Bassiano is in love with the gorgeous... Zobraziť viac
With a foreword by Manjeet Mann, author of Run, Rebel and Roar. ‘They told me I was everything: 'tis a lie’Rediscover Shakespeare’s tale of power and treachery. The price for power is paid in blood. The ageing King Lear must divide his kingdom... Zobraziť viac
The complete works of William Shakespeare which comes complete with illustrations to complement the text. Zobraziť viac
Hamlet's latest editors have undertaken a heroic task with great... Zobraziť viac
This new edition is based on the quarto, the version closest to the original manuscript. The introduction illminates the plays'' origins and practicalities of composition, its reception and influence. Detailed notes pay especial attention to language... Zobraziť viac
Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was placed first when published in... Zobraziť viac
Als Quelle diente Shakespeare das epische Gedicht "Romeo und Juliet", das 1562 erschien. Shakespeare schuf daraus das unsterbliche Liebespaar, dessen Liebe die verfeindeten Elternhäuser Montagnes und Capulets entgegenstanden. Noch heute zieht es... Zobraziť viac
The bitter, deformed brother of the King is secretly plotting to seize the throne of England. Charming and duplicitous, powerfully eloquent and viciously cruel, he is prepared to go to any lengths to achieve his goal - and, in his skilful manipulation... Zobraziť viac
Romeo and Juliet are in love, but their families are enemies. In desperation, they marry in secret but tragedy unfolds ... Macbeth is to be King of Scotland– but at what cost? King Lear divides his kingdom between ... Zobraziť viac
Developed in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company, this fresh new Complete Works combines the very latest scholarship with elegant writing and design... Zobraziť viac
My love shall in my verse ever live young. -William Shakespeare William Shakespeare's sonnets are among the best-known poems in the English language, and the verses continue to touch the hearts of readers today... Zobraziť viac
This is the first full-scale edition of Cymbeline for 37 years. During that time, there has been considerable interest in Shakespeare's late work in the theatre, and several notable productions have demonstrated the powerful impact of Cymbeline... Zobraziť viac
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven'. Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia... Zobraziť viac
The Merchant of Venice is most associated not with its titular hero, Antonio, but with the complex, unforgettable figure of the money-lender, Shylock. It is Shylock who finances Antonio's friend Bassanio in his pursuit of the beautiful Portia... Zobraziť viac
In a race against the clock, identical twin brothers unexpectedly trade places, which threatens one brother's marriage, the other's sanity and both of their freedom. It's a slapstick comedy full of hijinks and convoluted conflicts.... Zobraziť viac
Family relationships are at the center of Henry IV, Part 1. King Henry IV and Prince Hal form one major father-son pair, with Henry in despair because Hal lives a dissolute life. The father-son pair of Hotspur (Lord Henry Percy) and his father, ... Zobraziť viac
Displaying the bold vision and growing skill of a young playwright, these are Shakespeare’s first three history plays, covering some sixty tumultuous years of English history. Their pageantry, violence, and stirring speeches excite ... Zobraziť viac
