tragedy

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tragedy

Romeo and Juliet

2010
William Shakespeare's tale about two lovers who are destroyed by the hatred of their families for one another.

Hamlet

2017
Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost.

The tragedy of Othello

the Moor of Venice
Presents the Shakespeare tragedy in which Othello, a Moorish general, is led by a jealous and evil ensign to believe his wife, Desdemona, has been unfaithful. Includes explanatory notes, scene summaries, and other reference tools, as well as illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's holdings.

Hamlet

Hamlet's split personality hypnotizes readers in this tragedy that takes place in the early 17th century at the castle in Elsinore, Denmark.

Julius Caesar

Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of "Julius Caesar", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Romeo and Juliet

Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of "Romeo and Juliet", critical views, and more. Includes teacher notes.

Shakespeare

2008
The award-winning Standard Deviants School programming, will capture your student's attention and make the subject come to alive.

Hamlet

2014
Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet", as well as discussion of the characters, themes, and includes study questions.

Shakespeare's tragic heroes

slaves of passion
1973
Examines philosophical thought on passion in the time of Shakespeare, discusses the relationship of this to the study of literature, and explores passion in "Hamlet," "Othello," "King Lear," and "Macbeth.".

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