Signet Classic Shakespeare

Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy in which a husband turns against his wife after his jealous confidante plants doubts about her faithfulness, and includes explanatory notes, the story on which "Othello" is based, and five critical commentaries.

Presents the text of Shakespeare's comedy of love and redemption in exile, and includes a biographical sketch of the author, a selection of critical commentaries, and other reference materials.

Shakespeare's dark comedy about human sexuality, in which a woman is forced to choose between her brother's life and her chastity; includes an overview of Shakespeare's life and times, as well as source information, dramatic criticism, a stage and screen history, and recommended readings on the play.

Claudio and Hero, awaiting their wedding, conspire to get the antagonistic Beatrice and Benedick to fall in love, unaware that they themselves are the target of a more sinister plot. Includes notes and commentary, stage and screen histories, and overview of Shakespeare's life and times.

Presents the text of the tragedy in which Brutus, best friend of Julius Caesar, destroys himself when he reluctantly joins a plot to murder the Roman ruler; and includes an overview of the playwright's life, world, and theater; a selection of dramatic criticism; a stage and screen history; and a list of recommended readings.

Presents William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet," in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance for his father's murder after being visited by his ghost; and includes explanatory notes, an introduction on Shakespeare and the work's sources, and seven commentaries by such writers as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Carolyn Heilbrun.

Contains the full text to Shakespeare's "Richard II" with an overview of Shakespeare's life, notes on the play's text, dramatic criticism from Shakespearean scholars, and a stage and screen history of the play.

Presents William Shakespeare's play about two young lovers whose families oppose their union, with tragic results; and includes information on Shakespeare's life and theater and seven commentaries by such figures as Samuel Johnson and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.