William Shakespeare

Hamlet

William Shakespeare, 2009

Shakespeare's immortal drama is retold here in a graphic novel format. The prince of Denmark seeks to avenge his father's death by exposing the king as his murderer. Barron's popular and growing series of 'Graphic Classics' titles introduce many of the world's literary masterpieces to young readers. Elementary and secondary school teachers will value these books as a way to make great novels and plays accessible to their students especially to those students who resist reading. Presented in graphic novel format, each title tells an absorbing, fast-paced story dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. After delving into any of these stimulating titles, many boys and girls will feel encouraged to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Each 'Graphic Classics' title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. 'Graphic Classics' titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. Подробнее

Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare, 2009

Shakespeare's immortal drama is retold here in a graphic novel format. Julius Caesar, emperor of Rome, is brutally assassinated, but soon the conspirators Brutus, Marc Antony, and Cassius turn against one another to spark a civil war. Barron's popular and growing series of Graphic Classics titles introduce many of the worlds literary masterpieces to young readers. Elementary and secondary school teachers will value these books as a way to make great novels and plays accessible to their students especially to those students who resist reading. Presented in graphic novel format, each title tells an absorbing, fast-paced story dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. After delving into any of these stimulating titles, many boys and girls will feel encouraged to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Each Graphic Classics title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire... Подробнее

Macbeth

William Shakespeare, 2009

In William Shakespeare's «Macbeth» an ambitious nobleman intends to become king of the Scots. He and his lady allow nothing to stop them — including murder. Подробнее

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, 2009

In this «Graphic Classics» version of a famous Shakespearean tragedy, mortal enmity exists between the powerful houses of Montague and Capulet, but Romeo, the Montagues' son, and Juliet, daughter of the Capulets, are in love. Theirs is a romance destined to end in tragedy. «Graphic Classics» are graphic novel versions of immortal novels and plays, presented in a way to help make great literary works accessible to students, and encourage boys and girls to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Titles in this series tell absorbing, fast-paced stories dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. Each «Graphic Classics» title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. «Graphic Classics» titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions. Подробнее

Hamlet

William Shakespeare, 2003

Folger's Shakespeare Library presents these definitive editions of Shakespeare's classic tragedies, featuring scene-by-scene plot summaries, full explanatory notes, and much more. Подробнее

Macbeth

William Shakespeare, 2003

»Each edition includes: « — Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play — Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play — Scene-by-scene plot summaries — A key to famous lines and phrases — An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language — An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play — Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books «Essay by» Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu. Подробнее

Othello

William Shakespeare, 2005

Shakespeare's tragedy about Othello the Moor is presented in this freshly edited text with full explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, an Introduction to reading Shakespeare's language, and much more. Подробнее

Three Comedies

William Shakespeare, 2002

»The New Folger is an edition that all serious Shakespeare students will want to read and accumulate, and one that many teachers of Shakespeare will surely judge the best available.» The Shakespeare Newsletter The havoc wrought on lovers by magic in «A Midsummer Night's Dream» the furious battle of the sexes waged in «The Taming of the Shrew» and a stranded woman finding her way in a man's world in «Twelfth Night» — this collection of three of Shakespeare's greatest comedies is based on the acclaimed individual Folger editions of the plays. The present volume offers accurate texts in modern spelling, full explanatory notes, and scene-by-scene action summaries. Подробнее

Three Tragedies

William Shakespeare, 2003

The star-crossed lovers of «Romeo and Juliet, « the madness and vengeance of «Hamlet, « and the corrupting lust for power of «Macbeth» — this collection of three of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies is based on the acclaimed individual Folger editions of the plays. The present volume offers accurate texts in modern spelling, full explanatory notes, and scene-by-scene action summaries. Подробнее

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare, 2004

The author's popular comedy of love and mistaken identity is accompanied by a section on reading his language, information on his life and theater, explanatory notes, annotated reading lists, and an essay. Подробнее

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare, 2004

Contained along with the complete text of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about the «two star-crossed lovers» from Verona is full explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to famous lines and phrases, and illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books. Подробнее

William Shakespeare: The Complete Works

William Shakespeare, 2009

This title includes more than five hundred full colour illustrations by Sir John Gilbert. It features the Complete Works, reset using the famous Shakespeare Head text. All of Shakespeare's works in one volume. It also includes Shakespeare's world been captured by the titan of Victorian illustration, Sir John Gilbert RA. Gilbert's illustrations sensitively hand-coloured by Barbara Frith, one of Britain's finest colourists, whose work has won widespread acclaim. This sumptuous volume contains biographies of Shakespeare and Sir John Gilbert. It is presented in page size 270mm X 210mm; 726 pages; printed laminated case and dustjacket. Подробнее

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare, 2008

Classic / British English (Available February 2008) This wonderful story of fairies, dreams and lovers is as popular today as it was in Shakespeare's time. In a wood outside Athens, four young people are following their dreams, while fairies play strange games with them. Their world seems unreal but is it really very different from our own? Подробнее

The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations

William Shakespeare, 2010

Who said « Neither a lender nor a borrower be»? Who are the star-crossed lovers? Which Shakespearean lady protests «too much»? If you have ever been stuck trying to identify a Shakespearean quote then this is the book for you! With over 3,000 quotes from single lines to quite long extracts, organized by topic and by play, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in Shakespeare. The key word index makes it easy to use and it also includes a glossary of unfamiliar terms and a brief biography of Shakespeare. The Dictionary is easy to dip into by word or theme (love, greed, disease, war etc.) or by play, and the indexes allow readers to track down a half-remembered quote easily. An ideal companion for all students, teachers or performers of Shakespeare. Подробнее

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