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Twelfth Night (No Fear Shakespeare) - Thryft
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No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Twelfth Night on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation of the right.Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming “Count Malvolio” only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations on the themes of love and time, and the play ends, not with laughter, but with a clown’s sad song.'
Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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This book is perfect for students studying Othello, as it provides detailed analysis and helpful activities to deepen your understanding of the play. With its accessible notes and insightful guidance, it empowers you to develop your own unique insights, preparing you to excel in your exams. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource that will boost your confidence and appreciation for Shakespeare's Othello.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Wordsworth Editions

The Merchant of Venice

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This book could be a good read for someone who loves classic literature and is interested in exploring the theme of prejudice and intolerance that is still all too relevant in contemporary times. The play's complex characterisation and Shylock's intensity make it a compelling read that challenges its romantic and comedic elements.
Measure For Measure - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

Measure For Measure

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Measure For Measure is a thought-provoking tragedy that challenges readers to consider the complex nature of justice and mercy. With critical and historical notes accompanying the text, readers can gain an even deeper understanding of the story's themes. Shakespeare's masterful storytelling is on full display, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.
Hamlet - Thryft
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Hamlet

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In this quintessential Shakespearean tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. Yet all of the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic.As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes.
The Oxford Shakespeare: The Winter's Tale - Thryft
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This complex play examines family relationships and friendships, with both tragic and comedic elements. Shakespeare's mastery of language is on full display in The Winter's Tale, and the reconciliation scene at the end is particularly moving. Stephen Orgel's edition provides excellent context for understanding the play's themes and conflicts, and includes a reprint of Shakespeare's source, Pandosto, by Robert Greene. For fans of Shakespeare or those interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships, The Winter's Tale is a must-read.
Antony and Cleopatra - Thryft
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This book is a perfect read for those who are drawn to tales of forbidden love and power struggles. Antony and Cleopatra beautifully captures the intense and passionate romance between two iconic figures from history, immersing the reader in the world of ancient Egypt and Rome. With Shakespeare's masterful storytelling and the RSC's expert insights, this edition brings a fresh perspective to the timeless love story, making it a captivating read for both Shakespeare enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Hamlet - Thryft
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Hamlet

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Considered one of Shakespeare’s most rich and enduring plays, the depiction of its hero Hamlet as he vows to avenge the murder of his father by his brother Claudius is both powerful and complex. As Hamlet tries to find out the truth of the situation, his troubled relationship with his mother comes to the fore, as do the paradoxes in his personality.A play of carefully crafted conflict and tragedy, Shakespeare’s intricate dialogue continues to fascinate audiences to this day.‘Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.’HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
Much Ado About Nothing - Thryft
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"Much Ado About Nothing is a must-read for anyone who loves witty banter and mischievous scheming. Shakespeare's masterful play is brought to life by Kevin Stanton's enchanting paper-cut illustrations, and Robert Miola's illuminating essays provide a fascinating glimpse into the historical and literary context of the play. Readers will be swept away by the hilarious antics of Beatrice and Benedick as they navigate the treacherous waters of love and deception."
The Works of Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare | Geddes & Grosset

The Works of Shakespeare

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The Works of Shakespeare should be on the reading list of anyone who loves classic literature. Shakespeare's plays are timeless and his characters offer deep insights into different aspects of human nature. The attractive three-volume set is a valuable addition to any bookshelf and the illustrations add to the charm of the collection. Reading Shakespeare is a reward in and of itself as it provides pertinent life lessons regardless of the reader's age or background.
Tempest - Thryft
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Tempest

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Recommended for Shakespeare enthusiasts and those who appreciate themes of power dynamics and redemption. The Tempest's unique feature is its blend of fantastical elements with human emotions and relationships, making it a timeless classic in literature.
Hamlet - Thryft
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Hamlet

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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s incomparable tragic play.“To be, or not to be: that is the question”There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This haunting tragedy of a troubled Danish prince devoted to avenging his father’s death has captivated audiences for centuries. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Sylvan Barnet• Sources from which Shakespeare derived Hamlet• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, A. C. Bradley, Maynard Mack, and others• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text• And more…
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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Othello - Thryft
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Othello

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If anything, Othello has increased its stature as one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies ever since it was first written, between 1603 and 1604, due to the victimisation suffered by its tragic hero, Othello, as a result of his skin colour. Othello is a "noble Moor", a North African Muslim who has converted to Christianity and is deemed one of the Venetian state's most reliable soldiers. However, his ensign Iago harbours an obscure hatred against his general, and when Othello secretly marries the beautiful daughter of the Venetian senator Brabanzio, Iago begins his subtle campaign of vilification, which will inevitably lead to the deaths of more than just Othello and Desdemona. An extraordinary play, both for its dramatic economy and power as well as its remarkable language, from Othello's bombastic "traveller's history" to Desdemona's elegiac "willow song", the play raises uncomfortable questions about ongoing questions of not only racial identity but also sexuality, as Othello and Desdemona's sexual relationship becomes the voyeuristic site of Iago's attempt to destroy them. Particularly fascinated with the question of what it means to "see", Othello also contains one of the greatest tragic death scenes in all of Shakespeare, with Othello's final identification with "a malignant and a turbaned Turk". --Jerry Brotton
The Complete Plays - Thryft
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This book is a great read for lovers of thought-provoking and thrilling plays. Marlowe's characters are complex, his themes deep, and his writing is compelling. Tamburlaine is a standout, showcasing how power can corrupt even the most virtuous, while Faustus's story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreaching, a timeless warning of the perils of man's insatiable curiosity. Overall, this is a collection that is perfect for readers looking to be moved, thrilled, and challenged.
"Troilus and Cressida" - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Arden Shakespeare

"Troilus and Cressida"

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Much Ado About Nothing - Thryft
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Shakespeare's sharp comedy about mistaken identities, false suspicions, and a very “merry war” between the lovers Beatrice and Benedick is presented in a gorgeous volume with paper-cut illustrations by Kevin Stanton and contextualizing essays and timelines by scholar Robert Miola.
The Confidential Clerk - A Play
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The Confidential Clerk - A Play

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Thomas Eliot's "The Confidential Clerk" is one of those plays that unravels the complexities of human relationships and identity with poetic grace. The play's rhythm and dialogue create a unique experience, and it's particularly appealing if you're into literary works that challenge conventions and provoke deep thought about one's duty and the skeletons we keep in our closets. Eliot's reputation as a master wordsmith ensures that you're in for a thought-provoking, eloquent ride.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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The Merchant of Venice

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Tragicomic drama of love, wealth, and justice revolves around a Venetian moneylender's bargain with a young merchant for "a pound of flesh."
King Henry IV: Pt.2 - Thryft
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King Henry IV: Pt.2

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The New Penguin Shakespeare offers a complete edition of the plays and poems. Each volume hs been newly prepared from the original texts and includes an introduction, a list of further reading, a full and helpful commentary, and a short account of the textual problems of the play.
Hamlet - An Authoritative Text, Intellectual Backgrounds, Extracts From The Sources, Essays In Criticism - Thryft
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Hamlet offers a unique twist on the classic revenge plot, delving deeper into the human psyche and exploring themes such as grief, betrayal, and morality. The essays in criticism provide a thorough analysis of the play and its historical context, making it a valuable read for those interested in literature and theatre.
Antony and Cleopatra - Thryft
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In this edition of the play David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. A substantial critical introduction synthesises the best criticism of the play and presents a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. The edition is throughout attentive to the play as theatre: a detailed, illustrated account of the stage history is followed, in the commentary, by discussion of staging options offered by the text. The commentary is especially full and helpful, untangling many obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns, and alerting the reader to Shakespeare's shaping of his source material in Plutarch's Lives.
"Love's Labour's Lost" - Thryft
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This edition of Love''s Labour''s lost provide s a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and comment ary on the same pages as the text and an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play. '
Romeo And Juliet - Thryft
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Romeo And Juliet

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Love, sex and death are the components of Shakespeare's classic story of the love of two young people which reaches across the barriers of family and convention. It encompasses great love, high drama, low comedy and a tragic ending.Romeo and Juliet is a pure tragedy of youth told in verse that is both youthful and intense. The loveliness and the music of the poetry make believable the otherwise commonplace afflications of blighted love. The beautiful personification of some of the main characters has caused Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio and the Nurse to become part of the world's literary mythology.The text of this edition is taken from the Cambridge University Press New Shakespeare, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and John Dover Wilson.(back cover)
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice is an excellent read for those who enjoy Shakespearean classics with themes revolving around justice and prejudice. The play's unique and distinctive feature is its portrayal of the Jewish character, Shylock, and the exploration of his character as the villain. Readers will appreciate the play's emphasis on mercy and the consequences of prejudice towards certain groups. Overall, it is a timeless piece that explores complex themes.
The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation - Thryft
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Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully presenta gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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This edition of The Merchant of Venice is 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.
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare) - Thryft
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No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today. ebook (online read) can be found here Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine -against her will- and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare's most enjoyable works.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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In this lively comedy of love and money in sixteenth-century Venice, Bassanio wants to impress the wealthy heiress Portia but lacks the necessary funds. He turns to his merchant friend, Antonio, who is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. When Antonio's business falters, repayment becomes impossible--and by the terms of the loan agreement, Shylock is able to demand a pound of Antonio's flesh. Portia cleverly intervenes, and all ends well (except of course for Shylock).
King Richard III - Thryft
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King Richard III

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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. For this second edition of King Richard III, Janis Lull has added a new section to her introduction, in which she focuses on contemporary productions of the play as well as recent scholarly criticism. Lull emphasises the importance of women's roles in this popular drama but shows how the text has frequently been cut, rewritten and reshaped by directors and actors to enhance the role of Richard, often at the expense of female characters. The special relationship between King Richard III and Macbeth is also explored while the notes detail the play's language in terms that are easily accessible to contemporary readers.
Much Ado About Nothing - Thryft
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Much Ado About Nothing

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Richard II - Thryft
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Richard II

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Richard II is a fascinating exploration of power, politics, and the consequences of hubris. Shakespeare's masterful writing is accompanied by useful commentary and notes that deepen the reading experience. Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with complex characters and themes.
The Bacchae and Other Plays - Thryft
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Just imagine being transported back to ancient Greece, where gods and mortals clash in epic battles of power and morality. These plays by Euripides are not just stories, but windows into the human psyche, exploring themes of passion, betrayal, and divine intervention. Each play is a journey that will leave you questioning your own beliefs and pondering the intricacies of the human condition. So, if you're ready to dive into the depths of ancient Greek drama and experience the raw emotions of these timeless tragedies, this book is your ticket to a captivating and thought-provoking read.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
Henry IV, Part 1: The Pelican Shakespeare
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If you're a fan of the nuanced interplay between royalty and rebellion, "Henry IV, Part 1" could be a thrilling read for you. The Pelican Shakespeare edition offers a comprehensive understanding with insightful essays and authoritative texts that bring the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time to life. It's perfect for both new students of Shakespeare and seasoned enthusiasts looking to delve deeper into the Bard's work. Plus, it's formatted in a way that makes the richness of Shakespeare’s language more accessible.
Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It - Thryft
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This edition of As You Like It is 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.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill  | Oxford University Press

The Merchant of Venice

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Critical commentary accompanies the story of Antonio, who risks his life to borrow money from his enemy, Shylock, and is saved by Portia, an heiress posing as a lawyer.
Othello Paper - Thryft
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Gamini Salgado, William Shakespeare  | New Swan Shakespeare - Longman Publishing Group

Othello Paper

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Othello by William Shakespeare is a tragedy that delves into the complex themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Through the passion of Othello and Desdemona's love, the sinister machinations of Iago, and the devastating consequences of jealousy and betrayal, Shakespeare masterfully portrays the complexity of human emotions and the tragic consequences they can bring. This book is recommended for those who appreciate timeless literary classics that explore the depths of the human experience.
The Essential Pinter : Selections from the Work of Harold Pinter - Thryft
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Harold Pinter is one of our most profound poets and playwrights, with work ranging from his plays The Caretaker , The Homecoming , and Betrayal to such poems as "The Bombs" and "Death." A writer known for his searing exploration of power, Pinter gives us an electrifying look into the often uncomfortable relationships between people — whether family members or political opponents. The Essential Pinter , which includes key plays, poetry, essays, and screenplays, is an indispensable companion for anyone wishing to delve into the astonishingly dazzling and frequently ominous world of Harold Pinter. In voyaging in, we not only come to fully appreciate the breadth of a body of work spanning over fifty years, but acquire a better understanding of human interaction.

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