A definitive, updated edition of the classic tragedy about jealousy includes an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's sources, critical co
Four bumbling members of a nineteenth-century London social club, known as the legendary Pickwick Club, journey to places outside the city and become involved in romantic foibles, danger, and a few le
Featuring a new overview of Shakespeare's works by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, this Signet classic also includes a comprehensive stage and screen hist
"A first-rate entree to the Bard," hailed Publishers Weekly in praise of Bruce Coville?s adaptation of A Midsummer Night?s Dream (Dial). Now the author follows with Macbeth, expertly weaving his own d
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THE NEWLY REVISED SIGNET CLASSIC SHAKESPEARE SERIES Mostly set in Milan, this comedy is the story of two newly-arrived Veronese friends, Valentine and Proteus. Both vie for the Duke's daughter's han
Including an updated bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history, a revised and repackaged edition of the popular Shakespearian play set in ancient Rome features a new overview of S
Edited by Shakespeare scholars and printed in clear, legible type, the Bard's greatest tragedies are brought together, unabridged, in a collection that features detailed footnotes keyed to the text, t
As part of the Signet Classics Shakespeare Series edited by Sylvan Barnet of Tufts University, this edition includes commentaries on both plays as well as up-to-date production histories.
A newly revised edition of the classic play, in which four bachelors find their vows of chastity and education threatened by four lovely women, features a detailed glimpse into Shakespeare's life, wor
Picking up where Henry IV, Part One left off after the Battle of Shrewsbury, Henry IV, Part Two is the story of England's King Henry IV during his final months of life, his reconciliation with his wa
Critical and historical notes accompany Shakespeare's play about a Trojan prince who becomes disillusioned with love and war after the deceit of his beloved Cressida and the death of Hector.
The story of an Ancient Roman soldier whose political machinations and military might gain him heroic status, but ultimately lead to his assassination.
Biographical information, critical essays, and details on staging over the years accompany Shakespeare's comic play about the separation and eventual reuniting of twin brothers. Reissue.
A new version of the classic comedy of separated twins and romantic misunderstandings includes an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's so
This edition of Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 uses a variety of approaches to Shakespeare, including historical and cultural studies approaches. Shakespeare's text is accompanied by an intriguing col
The classic historical tragedy about the downfall of England's King Richard II is accompanied by critical commentary by Sylvan Barnet, historical background, and updated bibliography, and stage and fi
Highlighted with a new overview by Sylvan Barnet, this re-release of an English bard's classic work includes an updated bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history. Reprint.
A magnificent drama of love and war, this riveting tragedy presents one of Shakespeare's greatest female characters—the seductive, cunning Egyptian queen Cleopatra. The Roman leader Mark Antony, a vir
The Winter's Tale is Shakespeare's most perfectly realized tragi-comedy, as notable for its tragic intensity as for its comic grace and, throughout, for the richness and complexity of its poetry. It
"This day is call'd the feast of Crispian: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam'd. And rouse him at the name of Crispian". Revised and repackaged,
Featuring a special introduction to the play by the editor, a newly revised, annotated edition includes selections from Shakespeare’s sources, critical essays past and present, a stage and screen hist
There is arguably no work of fiction quoted as often as William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This haunting tragedy has touched audiences for centuries. Now Bruce Coville makes this play the next
Joining Bruce Coville's earlier prose adaptations of Shakespeare's plays is this picture book treatment of the Bard's most popular work ever. The tender story of the young star-crossed lovers from war
A new edition of The Merchant of Venice is complemented by an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's sources, critical commentaries, a hist
A revised version of Shakepeare's story of love and mistake identity includes an overview of Shakespeare's life and theater, an introduction to the play, selections from the play's sources, critical c
‧An extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare series, Sylvan Barnet. ‧Special introduction to the play by the editor, Rober
I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an
The tragedy of love thwarted by fate has always intrigued writers.??In the sixteenth century, William Shakespeare took this theme and fashioned one of the world's great plays: Romeo And Juliet.??In ou
Much Ado About Nothing has long been celebrated as one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. The central relationship, between Benedick and Beatrice, is wittily combative until love prevails. Broade
