William Shakespeare and Others

William Shakespeare and Others
Author: Eric Rasmussen
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781137271440

Developed in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company, this is the first edition for over a hundred years of the fascinatingly varied body of plays that has become known as 'The Shakespeare Apocrypha'. As a companion to their award-winning The RSC Shakespeare: Complete Works, renowned scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, supported by a dynamic team of co-editors, now provide a fascinating insight into ten plays in which Shakespeare may have had a hand. A magisterial essay by Will Sharpe provides a comprehensive account of the Authorship and Attribution of each play. Combining outstanding textual scholarship with elegant writing and design, this unique collection allows us to revisit the question of what is Shakespearean. It is an indispensable book for students, teachers, performers, scholars and lovers of Shakespeare everywhere.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: All 214 Plays, Sonnets, Poems & Apocryphal Plays (Including the Biography of the Author)

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: All 214 Plays, Sonnets, Poems & Apocryphal Plays (Including the Biography of the Author)
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 6746
Release: 2016-04-24
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 8026854225

This carefully crafted ebook: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: All 214 Plays, Sonnets, Poems & Apocryphal Plays (Including the Biography of the Author)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Comedies All's Well That Ends Well As You Like It The Comedy of Errors Love's Labour's Lost Measure for Measure The Merchant of Venice The Merry Wives of Windsor A Midsummer Night's Dream Much Ado About Nothing Pericles, Prince of Tyre The Taming of the Shrew The Tempest Twelfth Night or What You Will Two Gentlemen of Verona The Two Noble Kinsmen The Winter's Tale Tragedies Romeo and Juliet Coriolanus Titus Andronicus Timon of Athens Julius Caesar Macbeth Hamlet Troilus and Cressida King Lear Othello Antony and Cleopatra Cymbeline Histories King John Richard II Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 2 Henry V Henry VI, Part 1 Henry VI, Part 2 Henry VI, Part 3 Richard III Henry VIII Poetry The Sonnets Venus and Adonis The Rape of Lucrece The Passionate Pilgrim The Phoenix and the Turtle A Lover's Complaint Apocryphal Plays Arden of Faversham A Yorkshire Tragedy The Lamentable Tragedy of Locrine Mucedorus The King's Son of Valentia, and Amadine, The King's Daughter of Arragon The London Prodigal The Puritaine Widdow The Second Maiden's Tragedy Sir John Oldcastle Lord Cromwell King Edward The Third Edmund Ironside Sir Tomas More Faire Em A Fairy Tale in Two Acts The Merry Devill of Edmonton Thomas of Woodstock The Life of William Shakespeare William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Arden Shakespeare Third Series Complete Works

Arden Shakespeare Third Series Complete Works
Author: Ann Thompson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1512
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1474296394

This new Complete Works marks the completion of the Arden Shakespeare Third Series and includes all of Shakespeare's plays, poems and sonnets, edited by leading international scholars. New to this edition are the 'apocryphal' plays, part-written by Shakespeare: Double Falsehood, Sir Thomas More and King Edward III. The anthology is unique in giving all three extant texts of Hamlet from Shakespeare's time: the first and second Quarto texts of 1603 and 1604-5, and the first Folio text of 1623. With a simple alphabetical arrangement the Complete Works are easy to navigate. The lengthy introductions and footnotes of the individual Third Series volumes have been removed to make way for a general introduction, short individual introductions to each text, a glossary and a bibliography instead, to ensure all works are accessible in one single volume. This handsome Complete Works is ideal for readers keen to explore Shakespeare's work and for anyone building their literary library.

The Complete Apocryphal Plays of William Shakespeare

The Complete Apocryphal Plays of William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 1341
Release: 2022-05-25
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

The Shakespeare Apocrypha is a group of plays and poems that have sometimes been attributed to William Shakespeare, but whose attribution is questionable for various reasons. The issue is separate from the debate on Shakespearean authorship, which addresses the authorship of the works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare. This edition includes: Arden Of Faversham A Yorkshire Tragedy The Lamentable Tragedy Of Locrine Mucedorus The King's Son Of Valentia, And Amadine, The King's Daughter Of Arragon. The London Prodigal The Puritaine Widdow The Second Maiden's Tragedy Sir John Oldcastle Lord Cromwell King Edward The Third Edmund Ironside Sir Thomas More Faire Em A Fairy Tale In Two Acts The Merry Devill Of Edmonton Thomas Of Woodstock William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 9643
Release: 2013-08-30
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1621076385

If you’ve always wanted to read Shakespeare, but are intimidated by the older language, then this is the perfect edition for you! Every single Shakespeare play is included in this massive anthology! Each play contains the original language with modern language underneath!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 6834
Release: 2023-12-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

William Shakespeare's 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' is a comprehensive collection of his plays, sonnets, and poems, showcasing his unparalleled talent in the English language. With a combination of comedies, tragedies, and histories, Shakespeare's works explore themes of love, power, jealousy, and ambition. His use of blank verse and iambic pentameter revolutionized Elizabethan literature, influencing generations of writers and playwrights. This collection provides readers with a window into the cultural and political landscape of Shakespeare's time, immersing them in the beauty and complexity of his words. William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright in English literature, drew inspiration from classical sources, mythology, and historical events. His deep understanding of human nature and his ability to capture the essence of the human experience set him apart as a literary giant. 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' reflects his enduring legacy and serves as a testament to his enduring influence on the world of literature. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare' to any reader interested in delving into the genius of one of history's most prolific writers. This collection offers a diverse range of plays and poems that continue to captivate audiences and scholars alike, making it a must-read for anyone looking to explore the depth and breadth of Shakespeare's literary prowess.

Shakespeare and the Idea of Apocrypha

Shakespeare and the Idea of Apocrypha
Author: Peter Kirwan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2015-04-16
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1107096170

This book explores the methodologies and assumptions governing answers to the question 'what did Shakespeare actually write?'