tragedies

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tragedies

Prometheus bound

1989
Presents a translation of the Greek play featuring Prometheus who stole fire from the gods and was punished by Zeus. Includes a critical introduction, commentary on the text, full stage directions, a glossary of the mythical and geographical references in the play, and extant fragments of companion plays in this trilogy.

Coriolanus

2001
A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural,and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

Antony and Cleopatra

2002
A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "Anthony and Cleopatra" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

King Lear

2001
A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

Oedipus the king

2009
Presents a performance of Sophocles' play of a king prophesied to kill his father and marry his mother.

Dr. Faustus

1994
Presents the script of the sixteenth-century drama about a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power.

Shakespeare

2004
Looks at the plot and background of Shakespeare's play Othello as well as some of the play's characters.

Shakespeare tragedies

Titus Andronicus, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet
2002
Explores Shakespeare's first tragedy, his most beloved and his most famous. Key scenes portrayed, tutorial of concepts, study techniques and unique format.

Romeo & Juliet

1995
Two young lovers are destroyed by the bitter feud between their powerful families, the Montagues and the Capulets.

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