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61) King Henry VIII
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Loyalty and Heredity-- King Henry VIII covers the period of Henry's reign from shortly after he becomes king to the birth of Elizabeth, who would one day become queen and for whom the play was written. The firing of a cannon during the very first performance of this play caused a fire that burnt the Globe theater to the ground. Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot That it do singe yourself. We may outrun By violent swiftness that which we run at,...
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Raised to the heights of power in recognition of his bravery against the Volscian army, Caius Marcius Coriolanus, finds himself betrayed by Brutus and Sicinius. Exiled from Rome and seeking vengeance, Coriolanus allies himself with the Aufidius, a general in the Volscian army. But, as Coriolanus discovers with tragic consequences, treachery begets treachery.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language...
63) 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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Othello, a Moorish captain, secretly falls in love with and marries Desdemona, the daughter of a Venetian nobleman. While the two live happily at first, a spurned suitor of Desdemona's and Iago, an ambitious officer under Othello's command, plan to tear the couple apart out of revenge for perceived slights suffered at their hands.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular...
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Love's Labour's Lost (1596) is a comedy by William Shakespeare. The play was written to be performed for Queen Elizabeth at the Inns of Court, and has frequently been recognized for its length and complex wordplay. Although rarely staged up until the nineteenth century, Love's Labour's Lost has seen a resurgence over the last century, serving as source material for musicals, films, and television shows alike. "Beauty is bought by judgment of the eye,...
66) La Tempête
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Extrait : "LE BOSSEMAN : Me voici, maître. O en sommes-nous ? LE MAÎTRE : Bon, parlez aux matelots. — Manœuvrez rondement, ou nous courons à terre. De l'entrain ! de l'entrain ! LE BOSSEMAN : Allons, mes enfants ! courage, courage, mes enfants ! vivement, vivement, vivement ! Ferlez le hunier. — Attention au sifflet du maître. — Souffle, tempête, jusqu'à en crever si tu peux."
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In ancient Britain during the reign of King Cymbeline, Imogen, daughter to the king, dares to fall in love with a talented young nobleman named Posthumus. But when the king discovers that the couple has secretly married, he banishes Posthumus, and the two lovers must struggle against the power of the king and other status-seeking members of the court to preserve their love.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest...
68) King Richard III
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The tragedy «Richard III» - is a historical play by an outstanding poet and playwright William Shakespeare (eng. William Shakespeare, 1564−1616). This is a story about hostile intentions of Richard III on his way to power, and also about complicated and contradictory events of the period of his reigning.
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"The Sonnets" of William Shakespeare are a collection of 154 loosely connected 14 line poems. Considered by many to be among some of the greatest love poetry ever written much debate surrounds the context of the poetry. It has been suggested that the work may be semi-autobiographical but no real evidence firmly supports this notion. Regardless of their context, "The Sonnets" can be appreciated individually or as a whole as examples of William Shakespeare's...
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If there has ever been a groundbreaking edition that likewise returns the reader to the original Shakespeare text, it will be THE APPLAUSE FOLIO TEXTS. If there has ever been an accessible version of the Folio, it is this edition, set for the first time in modern fonts. The Folio is the source of all other editions. The Folio text forces us to re-examine the assumptions and prejudices which have encumbered over four hundred years of scholarship and...
71) Le Roi Lear
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Extrait : "KENT : Je croyais le roi plus favorable au duc d'Albany qu'au duc de Cornouailles. GLOUCESTER : C'est ce qui nous avait toujours semblé ; mais à présent, dans le partage du royaume, rien n'indique lequel des ducs il apprécie le plus, car les portions se balancent si également que le scrupule même ne saurait faire un choix entre l'une et l'autre. KENT montrant Edmond : N'est-ce pas là votre fils, milord ?"
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Usurped from this throne by his deceitful brother, Prospero, the Duke of Milan, conjures a tempest in order to lure his brother, Antonio, and Antonio's co-conspirator, King Alonso, to the duke's island hideaway. In so doing, Prospero reveals Antonio's true nature and restores himself and his daughter, Miranda, to their rightful places.
Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously...
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The Merchant of Venice” - is a magnificent work by one of the best playwrights in the world William Shakespeare (eng. William Shakespeare, 1564- 1616). The Venetian merchant Antonio, while helping young Bassanio to solve his money troubles, appears to be the victim of the Jew money-lender Shylock.
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Out of fear that Caesar might overthrow the Roman Senate and rule by tyranny, Brutus, convinced by Cassius, kills Caesar in the Senate. Acting for the republic, the conspirators do not flee, but defend their actions and Rome remains on their side-until Mark Antony speaks and rouses the crowd against the conspirators. A revered favourite of scholars and dramatists alike, Julius Caesar remains one of Shakespeare's most popular plays.
Known as "The Bard...
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The third play of Shakespeare's 'First Tetralogy,' this "Part III" is widely regarded as the best of the three works on Henry VI. The Bard's skill in producing scenes of moving drama is readily apparent, for Queen Margaret journeys to France in search of military aid after King Henry brokers a deal with his enemy Richard, Duke of York, for physical protection. Many bloody and heart-rending battles take place in this play as the War of the Roses reaches...
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Treachery and betrayal are the order of the day during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216.) After he is forced to recognize the illegitimate son of his dead brother, King Richard I, King John finds himself under siege by the French king, Philip. At the same time, his appointment of an archbishop without the pope's consent result in John's excommunication from the church, and his nobles' divided loyalties are revealed as they choose between...
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Der Kaufmann von Venedig William Shakespeare - In »Der Kaufmann von Venedig« erzählt William Shakespeare von den gesellschaftlichen Strukturen der Handelsmetropole Venedig. Die geschäftlich geprägten Beziehungen der Menschen kontrastiert er mit dem märchenhaft anmutenden Geschehen auf dem italienischen Landsitz Belmont. Der in Venedig spielende Handlungsstrang erzählt vom Kaufmann Antonio, der ein Pfund Fleisch aus seinem Körper an den Juden...
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"Hamlet" ist das meistgespielte Stück Shakespeares und Hamlet ist Shakespeares berühmteste Figur. Als vor rund 250 Jahren die Shakespeare-Begeisterung in Deutschland um sich griff, gehörte auch ein sogenanntes ›Hamlet-Erlebnis‹, nämlich die Identifikation mit dem melancholischen Dänenprinzen, zu den Reaktionen auf Shakespeares Stücke. Die menschliche Psyche und ihre Widersprüchlichkeiten sowie die Reflexion über Ich, Fiktion und Welt stehen...
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Vengeance and War-- Rome is in turmoil, there is rioting in the streets and open warfare between the varying ruling factions. Coriolanus would bring peace and order to Rome, but will Rome let him? You common cry of curs! whose breath I hate As reek o' the rotten fens, whose loves I prize As the dead carcasses of unburied men That do corrupt my air,-I banish you.
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Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's narrative poem, "The Rape of Lucrece". This edition features a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare. Set in Rome, the poem tells a tragic tale of lust, conquest, violence and politics. Collatine expresses his love for his wife Lucrece, to a fellow soldier, Tarquin. Hearing of her 'chastity', Tarquin is overcome with his desire to alter this and...
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