humorous plays

Discusses the theatrical context of William Shakespeare's classic play, "The Taming of the Shrew, " and includes introduction to the play, textual notes, and an essay on the theatrical world of the author.

Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's dark comedy about young lovers and a Jewish money lender who demands a pound of flesh in payment for a debt, and includes information on the stage history of the play.

An annotated edition of Shakespeare's comedy about young lovers, throne usurpers, and banishment in the Forest of Arden; also includes essays on Shakespeare's theatrical world and his texts, and a scholarly introduction.

Presents Shakespeare's play in which Antonio, a Venetian merchant, finds himself in debt to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, for a painful sum.

Presents English translations of eleven plays by ancient Greek comic dramatist Aristophanes.

Two sets of lovers get lost in the woods and get caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, as do a group of local artisans preparing a play for Duke Theseus' wedding.

Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's comedy about Sir John Falstaff's attempts to seduce Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page; and includes a critical introduction, and discussion of the historical background of the play.

The King of France gives Helena the hand of any man she wants in marriage, but the one she chooses, Bertram, flees to Tuscany, and she must use her wits to get him back. Includes an introduction, notes, and discussion of the theatrical world of Shakespeare.

Complete text of the comedy of love, magic, and transformation with modern spelling and punctuation, annotated bibliography, and textual notes.

Presents the complete text of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " with a line-by-line translation of the play in simple language, a list of characters, and a commentary.