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William Shakespeare's comedy Love's Labours Lost is edited with an introduction by John Kerrigan in Penguin Shakespeare. "What fool is not so wise to lose an oath to win a paradise?" Ferdinand, King of Navarre and his lords Berowne, Dumaine, and Longaville agree to form an austere academy, taking a solemn to have no contact with women for three years. But when the Princess of neighbouring France arrives with her female attendants, their pledge is quickly placed under strain. Soon all are smitten and confusion abounds, as each struggles to secretly declare his love in this comedy of deception, desire and mistaken identity. This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Love's Labours Lost, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary. If you enjoyed Love's Labours Lost, you might like The Merry Wives of Windsor, also available in Penguin Shakespeare."The most beautiful of Shakespeare's comedies." (Kenneth Branagh).

Inspired by Homer''s Iliad and Chaucer''s Troilus and Criseyde, Shakespeare''s play explores heroism, love and betrayal against the backdrop of the Trojan War. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by R. A. Foakes with an introduction by Colin Burrow. ''Lechery, still wars and lechery; nothing else holds fashion''. It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles - their military hero - refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan King''s son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Greek camp. In an exchange of prisoners the couple are split - they believe forever. The honour of lovers and soldiers is tested as a fierce battle begins and heroes must prove their worth. This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare''s life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to the play, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.

Hamlet's combination of violence and introspection is unusual among Shakespeare's tragedies. It is also full of curious riddles and fascinating paradoxes, making it one of his most widely discussed plays. Professor Hibbard's illuminating and original introduction explains the process by which variant texts were fused in the eighteenth century to create the most commonly used text of today. Drawing on both critical and theatrical history, he shows how this gusion makes Hamlet seem a much more 'problematic' play than it was when it originally appeared in the First Folio of 1623. The Oxford Shakespeare edition presents a radically new text, based on that First Folio, which printed Shakespeare's own revision of an earlier version. The result is a 'theatrical' and highly practical edition for students and actors alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Das Leben und der Tod des Konigs Lear von William Shakespeare Konig Lear (englisch The Tragedy of King Lear) ist eine Tragodie von William Shakespeare. Die erste Fassung ist mit Sicherheit nicht vor 1603, vermutlich jedoch erst 1605 entstanden. Im Stationers Register ist eine Auffuhrung am 26.Dezember 1606 am englischen Hof verzeichnet. Der erste Druck liegt in der Quartoausgabe von 1608 William Shak-speare: His True Chronicle of the life and death of King Lear and his three Daughters ;With the unfortunate life of Edgar, sonne and heire to the Earle of Gloster, and his sullen and assumed humor of TOM of Bedlam: vor.Auch in der Folioausgabe von 1623 ist das Stuck unter dem Titel The Tragedy of King Lear enthalten. Die Quarto- und Folioausgabe weisen allerdings erhebliche strukturelle Unterschiede auf; in jungerer Zeit wird in der Shakespeare-Forschung zunehmend die Eigenstandigkeit der beiden Textfassungen hervorgehoben.Die Person Konig Lears und seine Geschichte basieren auf der Figur des Konigs Leir (auch Llyr oder Lir), eines der legendaren Konige Britanniens aus der vorromischen Zeit. Die Sage von Leir und seinen Tochtern war zu Shakespeares Zeit in verschiedenen Fassungen uberliefert und bereits in Erzahlungen, Gedichten und Versen sowie zu Dramen verarbeitet. Ihre Grundstruktur findet sich in der Historia Regum Britanniae (um 1136) des Geoffrey von Monmouth aus Wales.

William Shakespeares "The Merchant of Venice" is a richly woven tapestry of human emotion that intertwines themes of mercy, justice, and the complexities of societal prejudice. Written in the late 16th century, this play exemplifies the intricacies of Shakespearean style, incorporating both prose and verse to explore the lives of its diverse characters, notably Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, and Antonio, the merchant. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Venice, the play examines the tension between mercy and law, challenging audiences to grapple with moral ambiguities while engaging in sharp wit and compelling dialogues. Shakespeare, born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, was influenced by the political and religious climate of his time, wherein anti-Semitic sentiments were prevalent. His exploration of Shylocks character serves as a poignant lens through which he critiques societal norms, revealing deep empathy amidst the eras prevalent biases. Shakespeares diverse experiencesranging from theatrical performances to interactions with various social classesprobably shaped his insightful portrayal of both the triumphs and tribulations of human relationships. For anyone drawn to the depths of human experience, "The Merchant of Venice" offers a powerful exploration of justice and mercy that remains relevant in contemporary discussions on tolerance and prejudice. A must-read for literature aficionados and casual readers alike, this play invites a nuanced examination of the human condition and the societal constructs that shape our interactions.

Sonnets by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare (15641616) wrote sonnets on a variety of themes. When discussing or referring to Shakespeares sonnets, it is almost always a reference to the 154 sonnets that were first published all together in a quarto in 1609.However, there are six additional sonnets that Shakespeare wrote and included in the plays Romeo and Juliet, Henry V and Loves Labours Lost. There is also a partial sonnet found in the play Edward III.Shakespeares sonnets are considered a continuation of the sonnet tradition that swept through the Renaissance from Petrarch in 14th-century Italy and was finally introduced in 16th-century England by Thomas Wyatt and was given its rhyming metre and division into quatrains by Henry Howard.With few exceptions, Shakespeares sonnets observe the stylistic form of the English sonnetthe rhyme scheme, the 14 lines, and the metre. But Shakespeares sonnets introduce such significant departures of content that they seem to be rebelling against well-worn 200-year-old traditions.Instead of expressing worshipful love for an almost goddess-like yet unobtainable female love-object, as Petrarch, Dante, and Philip Sidney had done, Shakespeare introduces a young man. He also introduces the Dark Lady, who is no goddess. Shakespeare explores themes such as lust, homoeroticism, misogyny, infidelity, and acrimony in ways that may challenge, but which also open new terrain for the sonnet form.

Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeares first publication.The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of Love; of her unrequited love; and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely handsome young man, who would rather go hunting.The poem is pastoral, and at times erotic, comic and tragic. It contains discourses on the nature of love, and observations of nature.It is written in stanzas of six lines of iambic pentameter rhyming ABABCC; although this verse form was known before Shakespeares use, it is now commonly known as the Venus and Adonis stanza, after this poem. This form was also used by Edmund Spenser and Thomas Lodge. The poem consists of 199 stanzas or 1,194 lines.It was published originally as a quarto pamphlet and published with great care. It was probably printed using Shakespeares fair copy. The printer was Richard Field, who, like Shakespeare, was from Stratford. Venus and Adonis appeared in print before any of Shakespeares plays were published, but not before some of his plays had been acted on stage.It has certain qualities in common with A Midsummer Nights Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and Loves Labours Lost. It was written when the London theatres were closed for a time due to the plague.

The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare is a Jacobean tragicomedy, first published in 1634 and attributed jointly to John Fletcher and William Shakespeare. Its plot derives from "The Knights Tale" in Geoffrey Chaucers The Canterbury Tales, which had already been dramatised at least twice before. This play is believed to have been William Shakespeares final play before he retired to Stratford-Upon-Avon and died three years later.Formerly a point of controversy, the dual attribution is now generally accepted by scholarly consensus.A prologue informs the audience that the play is based on a story from Chaucer.Three queens come to plead with Theseus and Hippolyta, rulers of Athens, to avenge the deaths of their husbands by the hand of the tyrant Creon of Thebes. Creon has killed the three kings and refuses to allow them proper burial. Theseus agrees to wage war on Creon.In Thebes, Palamon and Arcite, cousins and close friends, are bound by duty to fight for Creon, though they are appalled by his tyranny. In a hard-fought battle Palamon and Arcite enact prodigies of courage, but the Thebans are defeated by Theseus. Palamon and Arcite are imprisoned but philosophically resign themselves to their fate. Their stoicism is instantly destroyed when from their prison window they see Princess Emilia, Hippolytas sister.

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604 and first performed in 1604, according to available records. It was published in the First Folio of 1623.The plays plot features its protagonist, Duke Vincentio of Vienna, stepping out from public life to observe the affairs of the city under the governance of his deputy, Angelo.Angelos harsh and ascetic public image is compared to his abhorrent personal conduct once in office, in which he exploits his power to procure a sexual favour from Isabella, whom he considers enigmatically beautiful. The tension in the play is eventually resolved through Duke Vincentios intervention, which is considered an early use of the deus ex machina in English literature.Measure for Measure was printed as a comedy in the First Folio and continues to be classified as one.Though it shares features with other Shakespearean comedies, such as the use of wordplay and irony, and the employment of disguise and substitution as plot devices, it also features tragic elements such as executions and soliloquies, with Claudios speech in particular having been favorably compared to tragic heroes like Prince Hamlet. Today, it is often cited as one of Shakespeares problem plays due to its ambiguous tone.

Romeu e Julieta é, por excelência, a tragédia de William Shakespeare que, além de ser considerada uma das obras mais famosas e representadas do mundo, é também uma das histórias de amor mais populare

As You Like It by William Shakespeare is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility.As You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncles court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveller Jaques, who speaks many of Shakespeares most famous speeches (such as "All the worlds a stage", "too much of a good thing" and "A fool! A fool! I met a fool in the forest").Jaques provides a sharp contrast to the other characters in the play, always observing and disputing the hardships of life in the country.Historically, critical response has varied, with some critics finding the play a work of great merit and some finding it to be of lesser quality than other Shakespearean works. The play has been adapted for radio, film, and musical theatre.The play is set in a duchy in France, but most of the action takes place in a location called the Forest of Arden. This may be intended as the Ardennes, a forested region covering an area located in southeast Belgium, western Luxembourg and northeastern France, or Arden, Warwickshire, near Shakespeares home town, which was the ancestral origin of his mothers familywhose surname was Arden.Frederick has usurped the duchy and exiled his older brother, Duke Senior. Duke Seniors daughter, Rosalind, has been permitted to remain at court because she is the closest friend of Fredericks only child, Celia.Orlando, a young gentleman of the kingdom who at first sight has fallen in love with Rosalind, is forced to flee his home after being persecuted by his older brother, Oliver. Frederick becomes angry and banishes Rosalind from court. Celia and Rosalind decide to flee together accompanied by the court fool, Touchstone, with Rosalind disguised as a young man and Celia disguised as a poor lady.

His extraordinarily gory and spectacularly violent revenge tragedy, William Shakespeare''s Titus Andronicus is edited by Sonia Massai, with an introduction by Jacques Berthoud in Penguin Shakespeare.''Vengeance is in my heart, death in my hand''Rome is in turmoil. With the Emperor dead, his two sons, Saturninus and Bassianus, quarrel over who should succeed him; but neither are as popular as the general Titus Andronicus, returned to Rome victorious after a ten-year campaign, with Tamora, Queen of the Goths, and her three sons as his prisoners. Eschewing the throne, he endorses Saturninus as successor, and sacrifices the Queen''s son Alarbus in memory of his own, lost in the war. But when the new emperor spurns Titus''s amity and chooses Tamora for his wife, she quickly begins to plot a murderous revenge of barely conceivable cruelty.This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare''s life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Titus Andronicus, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.

"Romeo and Juliet, " one of the greatest love stories ever told . . . in texts?! Imagine: What if those star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet had smartphones? A classic is reborn in this fun and funny adaptation of one of Shakespeare s most famous plays! Two families at war. A boy and a girl in love. A secret marriage gone oh-so-wrong. and h8. The classics just got a whole lot more interesting.;) tl;dr A Shakespeare play told through its characters texting with emojis, checking in at certain locations, and updating their relationship statuses. The perfect gift for hip theater lovers and teens. A glossary and cast of characters are included for those who need it. For example: tl;dr means too long; didn t read."

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (First Folio title: The Tragedie of Ivlivs Csar) is a history play and tragedy by William Shakespeare first performed in 1599.In the play, Brutus joins a conspiracy led by Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, to prevent him from becoming a tyrant. Caesars right-hand man Antony stirs up hostility against the conspirators and Rome becomes embroiled in a dramatic civil war.he play opens with two tribunes discovering the commoners of Rome celebrating Julius Caesars triumphant return from defeating the sons of his military rival, Pompey. The tribunes, insulting the crowd for their change in loyalty from Pompey to Caesar, attempt to end the festivities and break up the commoners, who return the insults.During the feast of Lupercal, Caesar holds a victory parade and a soothsayer warns him to "Beware the ides of March," which he ignores. Meanwhile, Cassius attempts to convince Brutus to join his conspiracy to kill Caesar. Although Brutus, friendly towards Caesar, is hesitant to kill him, he agrees that Caesar may be abusing his power.They then hear from Casca that Mark Antony has offered Caesar the crown of Rome three times. Casca tells them that each time Caesar refused it with increasing reluctance, hoping that the crowd watching would insist that he accept the crown. He describes how the crowd applauded Caesar for denying the crown, and how this upset Caesar.On the eve of the ides of March, the conspirators meet and reveal that they have forged letters of support from the Roman people to tempt Brutus into joining. Brutus reads the letters and, after much moral debate, decides to join the conspiracy, thinking that Caesar should be killed to prevent him from doing anything against the people of Rome if he were ever to be crowned.

Richard II by William Shakespeare The Life and Death of King Richard the Second, commonly called Richard II, is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written around 1595.It is based on the life of King Richard II of England (ruled 13771399) and chronicles his downfall and the machinations of his nobles. It is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays about Richards successors: Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V.Although the First Folio (1623) includes the play among the histories, the earlier Quarto edition of 1597 calls it The tragedie of King Richard the second.The play spans only the last two years of Richards life, from 1398 to 1400. It begins with King Richard sitting majestically on his throne in full state, having been requested to arbitrate a dispute between Thomas Mowbray and Richards cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, later Henry IV, who has accused Mowbray of squandering money given to him by Richard for the kings soldiers and of murdering Bolingbrokes uncle, the Duke of Gloucester.Bolingbrokes father, John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, meanwhile, believes it was Richard himself who was responsible for his brothers murder. After several attempts to calm both men, Richard acquiesces and it is determined that the matter be resolved in the established method of trial by battle between Bolingbroke and Mowbray, despite the objections of Gaunt.

Richard III by William Shakespeare Richard III is a play by William Shakespeare. It was probably written c. 15921594. It is labelled a history in the First Folio, and is usually considered one, but it is sometimes called a tragedy, as in the quarto edition.Richard III concludes Shakespeares first tetralogy (also containing Henry VI, Part 1, Henry VI, Part 2, and Henry VI, Part 3) and depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England.It is the second longest play in the Shakespearean canon and is the longest of the First Folio, whose version of Hamlet, otherwise the longest, is shorter than its quarto counterpart.The play is often abridged for brevity, and peripheral characters removed. In such cases, extra lines are often invented or added from elsewhere to establish the nature of the characters relationships. A further reason for abridgment is that Shakespeare assumed his audiences familiarity with his Henry VI plays, frequently referring to these plays.