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61) Romeo and Juliet
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The play "romeo and Juliet" became the symbol of love, which does not have any obstacles. The legendary work by Shakespeare continues to conquer the hearts of the new generations of readers, being the most famous, touching and tragic work about love.
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When Ferdinand, the king of Navarre, and his companions swear off of the company of women for three years in order to study and fast, they find themselves wholly unprepared for the lack of female company. And when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive, Ferdinand and his lords find themselves beguiled by the beautiful women with comedic consequences.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer...
63) Macbeth
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The tragedy «macbeth» - is one of the most famous works by an English playwright William Shakespeare (eng. William Shakespeare, 1564-1616). This is a famous story about the Scottish king Macbeth, who, being tempted by witches and his wife, craved for the immeasurable power. Nevertheless, his downfall was inevitable.
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It is part of Shakespeare's extraordinary contribution to our culture that, through his dramas based on English history, he played a unique part in forming our view of ourselves and our nationhood. From King John, in which through Magna Carta the king's absolute power was first limited and the people's freedoms assured, to--almost in his own lifetime--Henry VIII, Shakespeare wrote a series of ten plays portraying the course of history. It represents...
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Honor and Shame, One of Shakespeare's very best plays. This hilarious romp is both engaging and entertaining. Hero is engaged to marry Claudio, but Don John plots to make Hero look unfaithful. Claudio denounces Hero on the altar and storms out. Hero's father wishes for her death, but instead the presiding Friar intervenes, fakes Hero's death and with the help of the terribly inept local watch the truth is discovered. Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no...
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Desperately in love with Bertram, the son of a Spanish countess, Helena schemes with the virginal Diana to fulfill Bertram's stipulations and win his love. As Bertram's infidelity and Helena's deceits are revealed, the estranged lovers reunite, but the audience is left to wonder if, in love, the end justifies the means.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during...
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True love takes the stage at the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hipployta, as the fairies of the forest interfere with the lives of mortals attending the wedding feast. Although betrothed to Demetrius, Hermia is in love with Lysander and must choose between bowing to her father's wishes or a life of chastity. But Helena is in love with Demetrius, who only has eyes for Hermia. At the same time, Oberon, king of the fairies, seeks to punish...
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Love and Longing- As You Like it is One of William Shakespeare's best-known plays. Mistaken identities and gender disguise abound. Rosalind must flee from court when she angers her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne. She disguises herself as a man and travels to the Forest of Arden where complicated love triangles arise and must be, dealt with. All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their...
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When the young Prince Pericles puzzles out a terrible secret about the king of Antioch, he flees the city to avoid the ruler's wrath and sets sail on his ship. His adventures bring him to Pentapolis, where his strength and courage win him a princess's hand in marriage. But as Pericles embarks on the voyage home with his wife, his greatest tragedies and triumphs still lay ahead.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest...
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Mr. Burckhardt does not discuss the plays as theatre. Instead he states: "This book is concerned with what Shakespeare meant. I believe that Shakespeare's plays, to put it bluntly, have messages and that these messages are discoverable, in fact, statable.... Shakespeare not only abides our questions, he tells us what questions to ask; he took infinite pains to be precisely understood."
Originally published in 1968.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses...
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In this narrative poem, a young woman is seen crying by a river bed, tossing letters and gifts into the waters. When asked about her sorry state, the woman tells of how she was seduced into falling in love with a young man who ultimately abandoned her.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than three...
72) 30-Second Shakespeare: 50 Key Aspects of his Works, Life and Legacy, each explained in Half a Minute
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The bestselling “30-Second” series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects you feel you should really understand. Each title selects a popular topic and dissects it into the 50 most significant ideas at its heart. Every idea, no matter how complex, is explained in 300 words and one image, all digestible in just 30 seconds. “30-Second Shakespeare” uses this unique approach to grapple with the world’s most famous playwright....
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Two couples-Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio-must overcome deception, gossip, and, occasionally, their own misplaced pride if their love is to persevere. Aided by military commander Don Pedro and impeded by his brother Don John, the friends go to great lengths in the pursuit of marriage.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's...
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The phoenix and the turtledove are both symbols of love, devotion, and perfection. In this allegorical poem, Shakespeare depicts the funeral arrangements for the Phoenix and the Turtledove, representing love, unity, and marriage in the tragedy of their deaths.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than...
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The loyalties of Antony and Cleopatra are tested with tragic outcomes as the soldier of Rome and the queen of Egypt struggle against the power and authority of the emerging Roman Empire. During a mission to Egypt, Antony falls immediately and irrevocably in love with its queen, the beautiful Cleopatra. As Cleopatra returns his favour, their fates and that of Egypt are sealed forever.
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Merriment abounds in these beloved comedies by the Bard, in forms that range from magical mischief to rollicking farce. Five of Shakespeare's most popular comedies appear here, in one convenient and economical volume. Contents include: Much Ado About Nothing, in which a betrothed couple set a lover's trap for a confirmed bachelor and his sharp-tongued sparring partner Twelfth Night; or What You Will, the tale of a shipwrecked maiden who disguises...
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When the Three Witches prophesy that Macbeth, a Scottish general, will become king, they unleash a series of events that prove tragic for all involved. Spurred by ambition, Macbeth and his ruthless Lady will stop at nothing, including murder, to make the throne theirs. Beginning with the murder of King Duncan and culminating with Lady Macbeth's descent into madness and Macbeth's final clash with Macduff, Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's greatest...
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Comedy, tragedy, and history-this anthology presents a trio of Shakespeare's most frequently studied and performed works. Each represents one of the playwright's primary genres, and together they run the gamut of the Elizabethan theater experience, from lighthearted romance to star-crossed passion to ruthless ambition: A Midsummer Night's Dream, a celebration of the imaginative powers of love, replete with mischievous fairies, mistaken identities,...
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The Passionate Pilgrim is a collection of poems and sonnets that were attributed to William Shakespeare upon their publication, though it is unclear which of them were truly written by the bard. Three of the poems contained in The Passionate Pilgrim were originally written for Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his...
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One of the last tragedies written by William Shakespeare, "Coriolanus" is the story of the legendary 5th century BC Roman general Caius Martius, later given the honorary name Coriolanus. Based largely on the biographical accounts of Plutarch and Livy, the play opens amongst riots over grain in which Coriolanus' contempt for the plebeians of Rome is exhibited. The general is drawn away from the riots to battle with the Volscian army. Following the...
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