|
|
|
|
1.
|
A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare
Random House/Bantam January 1988
0553213008 / 9780553213003 Paperback
Shakespeare's intertwined love polygons begin to get complicated from the start--Demetrius and Lysander both want Hermia but she only has eyes for Lysander. Bad news is, Hermia's father wants Demetrius for a son-in-law. On the outside is Helena, whose unreturned love burns hot for Demetrius. Hermia and Lysander plan to flee from the city under cover of darkness but are pursued by an enraged Demetrius (who is himself pursued by an enraptured Helena). In the forest, unbeknownst to the mortals, Oberon and Titania (King and Queen of the faeries) are having a spat over a servant boy. The plot twists up when Oberon's head mischief-maker, Puck, runs loose with a flower which causes people to fall in love with the first thing they see upon waking. Throw in a group of labourers preparing a play for the Duke's wedding (one of whom is given a donkey's head and Titania for a lover by Puck) and the complications become fantastically funny.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
7.
|
Macbeth William Shakespeare
Random House/Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group August 1995 0553212982 / 9780553212983 Paperback
One of the great Shakespearean tragedies, Macbeth is a dark and bloody drama of ambition, murder, guilt and revenge. Prompted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches and goaded by his ambitious wife, the Scottish thane Macbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland, in order to succeed him on the throne. This foul deed soon entangles the conscience-stricken nobleman in a web of treachery, deceit and more murders that ultimately spells his doom.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.
|
Hamlet William Shakespeare
Penguin/Signet Classic June 1, 1998 0451526929 / 9780451526922 Paperback
It is a tragedy that all actors seem to crave to perform, and the Renaissance Theatre Company clearly relishes the chance to present Hamlet for the ear. It is a contemporary cast from which one has come to expect superior Shakespearean acting on stage and screen: Kenneth Branagh as Hamlet; Sir John Gielgud as the Ghost; Derek Jacobi as Claudius; and Emma Thompson as the Player Queen. Unlike the Recorded Books version (Audio Reviews, LJ 8/90), this BBC edition may be a little hard to follow by those unfamiliar with the play's text, particularly since stage directions are not provided and speakers are not clearly identified. But the program does give the complete version, a rare treat, and the accompanying booklet offers insights into both the acting and the production. Highly recommended.
Price:
4.95 USD
|
|
|
|
|
8.
|
Merchant of Venice: Texts and Contexts William Shakespeare
Random House/Bantam December 2004 0553212990 / 9780553212990 Paperback
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.
|
Much Ado about Nothing William Shakespeare
Simon & Schuster Adult January 2004 0743482751 / 9780743482752 Paperback
Presents the comedy of two couples who are happily united with the help of bumbling Constable Dogberry. Includes commentary on each page of the text.
Price:
5.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.
|
Hamlet William Shakespeare
Random House/Bantam January 1, 1988 0553212923 / 9780553212921 Paperback
One of the greatest plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the tormented young prince of Denmark continues to capture the imaginations of modern audiences worldwide. Confronted with evidence that his uncle murdered his father, and with his mother’s infidelity, Hamlet must find a means of reconciling his longing for oblivion with his duty as avenger. The ghost, Hamlet’s feigned madness, Ophelia’s death and burial, the play within a play, the “closet scene” in which Hamlet accuses his mother of complicity in murder, and breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet an enduring masterpiece of the theater.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
10.
|
Othello William Shakespeare
Simon & Schuster January 2004 0743477553 / 9780743477550 Paperback
Othello tells the story of a Moorish general in command of the armed forces of Venice, who earns the enmity of his ensign Iago by passing him over for a promotion. Partly for revenge and partly out of pure evil, Iago plots to convince Othello that Desdemona, his wife, has been unfaithful to him.
Price:
5.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.
|
Julius Caesar William Shakespeare
Bantam January 1988 0553212966 / 9780553212969 Paperback
Each Edition Includes:
• Comprehensive explanatory notes
• Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship
• Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English
• Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories
• An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
11.
|
Taming of the Shrew William Shakespeare
Random House/Bantam Doubleday Dell November 1995 0553213067 / 9780553213065 Paperback
A rough-and-tumble farce centered around a lively battle of the sexes, The Taming of the Shrew brims with action and bawdy humor. The unconventional romance between a lusty fortune-hunter and a bitter shrew unfolds to the accompaniment of witty, fast-paced dialogue and physical humor.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.
|
King Lear William Shakespeare
Bantam January 1988 0553212974 / 9780553212976 Paperback
King Lear banishes his favorite daughter when she speaks out against him. Little does he know that the two other daughters who praise him are actually plotting against him.
Price:
4.99 USD
|
|
|
|
|
