| Four Great Tragedies: Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486440834 ISBN-13: 9780486440835 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: Includes 4 of the playwright's greatest works: "Hamlet," featuring the drama world's most discussed and contentious character; " Macbeth, "concerning a Scots nobleman's overweening ambition; "Othello, "in which a gallant soldier is undone by jealousy; and "Romeo and Juliet, "the tale of the lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 2005041289 |
| Series: Dover Giant Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.26" W x 8.28" (0.71 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume--ideal for students and all lovers of literature--features four of the playwright's greatest works: Hamlet, the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark--one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; Macbeth, otherwise known as The Scottish Play, concerning a nobleman's overweening ambition; Othello, in which a gallant soldier and loving husband is undone by jealousy; and Romeo and Juliet, the timeless tale of the young lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance. |