William Shakespeare Retold by James Butler Activities by Kenneth Brodey Humour & comedy Claudio is in love with Hero, but is afraid that she will reject him. His friend, Don Pedro, volunteers to make her fall in love with him at a masked ball. The trick works well, and Hero agrees to marry Claudio. But Don Pedros brother, Don John, organises a plot which will make Claudio think that Hero is unfaithful Dossiers: Women in Shakespeares Comedies and others Exit test
Ser o no ser, esa es la cuestión , afirma e personaje de Hamlet en uno de los momentos más dramáticos de la obra, escrita hacia 1600. Su autor, William Shakespeare, es una de las figuras canónicas de la literatura universal y el dramaturgo inglés más importante de todos los tiempos. Sus tragedias son símbolos universales que conservan una gran vigencia. Hamlet, resultado de la madurez artística de Shakespeare, ahonda temas como la locura, las dudas del protagonista ante la madre adúltera y cómplice en el asesinato del padre, y patentiza la lucha entre la razón y la locura, entre el bien y el mal.
A radio dramatization of Shakespeares As You Like It. The play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of The Royal National Theatre. The sleeve notes include a scene-by-scene synopsis, full character analysis, and an essay on interpretation from the producer.
Mi fin será la desesperación . En estas palabras finales de La Tempestad muchos han visto el testamento poético de Shakespeare. Escrita en 1611, cinco años antes de su muerte, lo cierto es que, después de esta obra, el dramaturgo abandonó su oficio.La tempestad es un drama severo y sobrecogedor que habla de las ilusiones perdidas, de la amarga sabiduría y de una frágil esperanza. Y conforma, además, la violencia de la naturaleza (la tempestad) con la violencia del orden social (el poder del monarca y un contexto de conspiraciones).
Richard Eyre directs Ken Stott as Macbeth and Phyllis Logan as Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's dramatic tale of greed and destiny. BBC Radio has a unique heritage when it comes to Shakespeare. Since 1923, when the newly formed company broadcast its first full-length play, generations of actors and producers have honed and perfected the craft of making Shakespeare to be heard. In the acclaimed BBC Radio Shakespeare series, each play is introduced by Richard Eyre, former Director of the Royal National Theatre, and comes with an accompanying booklet which includes a scene-by-scene synopsis, full character analyses, brief biographies of the leading actors and of Shakespeare himself, as well as an essay from the producer on their interpretation of the play. Revitalised, original and comprehensive, this is Shakespeare for the new millennium.
Ultimo capolavoro del poeta, forse il più personale dei drammi di Shakespeare, "La tempesta" è pervaso da una visione rassegnata e insieme serena della vita. Sulla magica isola di Prospero, fantasia e realta si compongono in un mondo dove il dolore e la violenza sono presenti ma esorcizzati da grazia e saggezza. Opera ricca e problematica, densa e polivalente, nella quale il distacco dalle passioni della vita e la perdita di illusioni permette "di comprendere molto e di accettare il resto", sfugge a ogni definizione che ne riduca il valore o ne attenui lo spessore. Introduzione di Nemi D'Agostino.
The Tempest is Shakespeare's masterpiece of magical effects, redemptive romance, poetry and politics.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by actor, writer and director Simon Callow.Prospero has long been exiled from Italy and banished to a remote island with his daughter Miranda. He uses his magical powers to conjure up a fearsome storm, and his enemies, including his treacherous broth Antonio, are shipwrecked. There follows a play filled with murderous plots, drunken confusion, love and redemption. And along the way, the reader discovers an unmistakable message that this is Shakespeares own farewell to the stage.
Comedy and tragedy intertwine when two very different couples fall in and out of love in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction from Professor Tiffany Stern.Whilst Beatrice and Benedick both despise love, exchanging insults and mockery rather than vows, for Hero and Claudio it is love at first sight. But as their marriage preparations begin, so too do Don Johns dirty tricks. Can his scheming get in the way of true love? And can an elaborate plan to bring fiery Beatrice and cynical Benedick closer together really come off? In Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeares most popular plays, nothing is quite what it seems.
