english drama

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english drama

Macbeth

the Royal Shakespeare Company production
2004
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.

Macbeth

2010
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.

Key passages in Shakespeare's plays

2009
An in-depth exploration of some of Shakespeare's most memorable passages from some of his most often-read plays. Also includes an investigation of the different types of plays that make up Shakespeare's body of work: tragedies, comedies, histories and romances.

The characters of Shakespeare

2009
An exploration of some of Shakespeare's greatest characters, including Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Brutus, King Lear, and Romeo and Juliet. Investigates some of the different types of characters that can be found in Shakespeare's plays. Learn how the playwright used language to create both villains and lovers.

A midsummer night's dream

modern version side-by-side with full original text
1985
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Macbeth

2017
Includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, thematic and structural analysis of Macbeth, critical views, and more.
Cover image of Macbeth

The Usborne world of Shakespeare

Internet-linked
2001
Introduction to Shakespeare's works and life, looking at how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up to the 1990s.

Saint Joan

1951
A play about the trial, burning at the stake and canonization of Joan of Arc.

Best plays

2014
Contains five plays by Oscar Wilde.

Arthurian drama

an anthology
1991

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