Epic and tragic in its scope, King Lear explores a king’s demise into madness and insanity when he is betrayed by two of his manipulative and scheming daughters. It is Cordelia, the third and only daughter who refuses to flatter her father ... Zobraziť viac
The real Timon of Athens lived there in the fifth century BCE, making him a contemporary of Socrates and Pericles. Shakespeare presents Timon as a figure who suffers such profound disillusionment that he becomes a misanthrope, ... Zobraziť viac
Henry V is the final and most celebrated play of Shakespeare’s ‘history plays’. Prince Harry reigns over England after the death of his father King Henry IV, uniting his country with his valiant leadership in the face of war against France... Zobraziť viac
Dieses Drama um den dänischen Königssohn Hamlet gehört wohl zu den bekanntesten Dramen überhaupt. Hamlet ist zum Prototyp des Zauderers geworden, "dem der Intellekt die Tat zersetzt"."Der Sprachkünstler und Sprachschöpfer Shakespeare scheint sich im... Zobraziť viac
Probably the most famous play in the English language, Hamlet transcends the revenge tradition and explores the nature of man... Zobraziť viac
Twelve of Shakespeare's most profound and moving dramas in one elegant volume... Zobraziť viac
When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court... Zobraziť viac
The "Taming of the Shrew" is one of the most famous and controversial of Shakespeare's comedies, and feminists have been divided in their responses. The central relationship, in which Petruchio boisterously 'tames' a rebellious Kate, has often appeared... Zobraziť viac
La historia original del moro de Venecia, de Gianbattista Giraldi Cinthio (1565), sirvió a William Shakespeare para crearáOtelo, la única de sus grandes tragedias basada en una obra de ficción.á Contraviniendo la imagen isabelina del moro,... Zobraziť viac
From the Royal Shakespeare Company - a modern, definitive edition of Shakespeare's great comedy of love, folly and mistaken identity. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, this unique edition presents a historical overview of Twelfth Night... Zobraziť viac
Esta obra tenebrosa e inquietante, de acción vertiginosa, es también profundamente introspectiva. A través de un lenguaje metafórico y sensorial, la obra indaga en lo prohibido, explora la transgresión y ofrece la oportunidad única de compartir la vida... Zobraziť viac
The most striking difference between Othello and Shakespeare's other tragedies is its more intimate scale. Because the play focuses on personal rather than public life, Othello's private descent into jealous obsession is especially chilling to behold... Zobraziť viac
Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new edition of the series... Zobraziť viac
Becky Sharp, an intelligent young lady with no family or money, becomes a governess. But this type of life is not enough for her. She has big plans for herself. Is she clever enough to find success? Will she marry and be happy? Or will life be unkind... Zobraziť viac
A young woman flees Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her would-be husband and by her best friend... Zobraziť viac
Romeo and Juliet is William Shakespeare's classic tragedy about a pair of star-crossed lovers whose romance is complicated by the mutual hatred of their families for one another. .. Zobraziť viac
A young man and woman meet by chance and fall instantly in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything. Set in a city torn apart by feuds and gang warfare, "Romeo and... Zobraziť viac
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is acknowledged as the greatest dramatist of all time. He excels in plot, poetry and wit, and his talent encompasses the great tragedies of Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth as well as the moving history plays and... Zobraziť viac
Hugely ambitious in its historical focus and vast geographical scope, Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare's most astonishing tragedies. The drama centres on the relationships between his main protagonists, Octavius Ceasar, Mark ... Zobraziť viac
