english drama (tragedy)

Contains twelve tragedies by William Shakespeare.

Presents Zeffirelli's adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, a story about the prince of medieval Denmark who senses treachery behind his royal father's death and learns that his mother is dangerously entangled in his murder.

Key scenes of the plays are enacted by classically trained actors, then analyzed and interpreted by internationally renowned Shakespeare scholars. Insightful comments help explain meaning, characters, motives, background action and plot--Container.

The classic story of star-crossed lovers, set in a futuristic urban Verona Beach.

Three witches' prophecies portend doom for Macbeth who kills King Duncan, then seizes the throne of Scotland.

A production of William Shakespeare's tragedy. When a trio of witches prophesize Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree that ensures his ultimate downfall.

When a trio of witches prophesize Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree that ensures his ultimate downfall.

Contains an introduction to the play, the text of the play, and notes.

Contains the texts of four Shakespearean tragedies.

Presents Shakespeare's classic drama in which Cassius, fearing Julius Caesar's ambition, forms a conspiracy among Roman republicans to assassinate the leader on the Ides of March.