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9780435086527 English 0435086529 "Each edition includes: " - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play - Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play - Scene-by-scene plot summaries - A key to famous lines and phrases - An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language - An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play - Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books "Essay by" Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu., "I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart) The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged. Each volume features: * Authoritative, reliable texts * High quality introductions and notes * New, more readable trade trim size * An essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare and essays on Shakespeare's life and the selection of texts, "With detailed notes from the world's leading center for Shakespeare studies"--Cover., A audio version of Shakespeare"s Macbeth. Directed by Fiona Shaw, who also plays Lady Macbeth opposite Stephen Dillane"s Macbeth., A detailed account of the theatre history of Shakespeare's Macbeth from 1607 to the present day., A funky, energetic multimedia approach to the Bard, in an integrated book, CD-ROM and web-linked package. Unabridged texts of each play. nCD-ROM activities cover character, plot, language and stage settings, with role-playing games and puzzles. nWeb-link takes the reader to carefully selected reference websites., Authoritative and accessible editions for schools and colleges, offering: Complete and unabridged text Clear, concise notes, adjacent to text for easy reference Detailed explanations of difficult words and passages Illustrations to enhance understanding Thorough, updated notes feature: Social, historical, and literary context Insights into the play, and its characters and themes Lively and focused teaching ideas, including drama activities Suggestions for further reading and resources Guidance on Shakespeare's language Biographical and source information Plot synopsis and commentary, For use in schools and libraries only. Offers explanatory notes on pages facing the text of the play, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, life, and theater., Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies, encompassing witchcraft, bloody murder, ghostly apparitions as well as high poetry, blended in such a way as to demonstrate the assured dramatic touch of Shakespeare's maturity., Modern editions of a popular and trusted series., New Shakespeare, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary., No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of "Macbeth "on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary, Perhaps no other Shakespearean drama so engulfs its readers in the ruinous journey of surrender to evil as does Macbeth. A timeless tragedy about the nature of ambition, conscience, and the human heart, the play holds a profound grip on the Western imagination., Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer in the English language-- but his language and settings can seem remote and forbidding. Welcome to Black Dog's Graphic Shakespeare Library, where each play comes to life in a new way, panel after illustrated panel. "Macbeth" is a story of kingship, honor, and bloody revenge. Graphic Shakesp are brings all of the action to vivid life while retaining every word of the original plays. "Macbeth" is illustrated in full color by Von, an up-and-coming London artist, and includes a synopsis of the play, and an illustrated character list. It's a marvelous way to experience Shakespeare for the first time-- or the tenth-- and is sure to be attractive to students and theatre fans alike., Updated edition of one of the most popular Shakespeare plays, including a new introductory section on recent performances and adaptations.
9780435086527 English 0435086529 "Each edition includes: " - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play - Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play - Scene-by-scene plot summaries - A key to famous lines and phrases - An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language - An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play - Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books "Essay by" Susan Snyder The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu., "I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart) The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged. Each volume features: * Authoritative, reliable texts * High quality introductions and notes * New, more readable trade trim size * An essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare and essays on Shakespeare's life and the selection of texts, "With detailed notes from the world's leading center for Shakespeare studies"--Cover., A audio version of Shakespeare"s Macbeth. Directed by Fiona Shaw, who also plays Lady Macbeth opposite Stephen Dillane"s Macbeth., A detailed account of the theatre history of Shakespeare's Macbeth from 1607 to the present day., A funky, energetic multimedia approach to the Bard, in an integrated book, CD-ROM and web-linked package. Unabridged texts of each play. nCD-ROM activities cover character, plot, language and stage settings, with role-playing games and puzzles. nWeb-link takes the reader to carefully selected reference websites., Authoritative and accessible editions for schools and colleges, offering: Complete and unabridged text Clear, concise notes, adjacent to text for easy reference Detailed explanations of difficult words and passages Illustrations to enhance understanding Thorough, updated notes feature: Social, historical, and literary context Insights into the play, and its characters and themes Lively and focused teaching ideas, including drama activities Suggestions for further reading and resources Guidance on Shakespeare's language Biographical and source information Plot synopsis and commentary, For use in schools and libraries only. Offers explanatory notes on pages facing the text of the play, as well as an introduction to Shakespeare's language, life, and theater., Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies, encompassing witchcraft, bloody murder, ghostly apparitions as well as high poetry, blended in such a way as to demonstrate the assured dramatic touch of Shakespeare's maturity., Modern editions of a popular and trusted series., New Shakespeare, long since out-of-print, is now reissued. Each work contains a lengthy and lively introduction, main text, and substantial notes and glossary., No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of "Macbeth "on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. Each No Fear Shakespeare containsThe complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday languageA complete list of characters with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary, Perhaps no other Shakespearean drama so engulfs its readers in the ruinous journey of surrender to evil as does Macbeth. A timeless tragedy about the nature of ambition, conscience, and the human heart, the play holds a profound grip on the Western imagination., Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer in the English language-- but his language and settings can seem remote and forbidding. Welcome to Black Dog's Graphic Shakespeare Library, where each play comes to life in a new way, panel after illustrated panel. "Macbeth" is a story of kingship, honor, and bloody revenge. Graphic Shakesp are brings all of the action to vivid life while retaining every word of the original plays. "Macbeth" is illustrated in full color by Von, an up-and-coming London artist, and includes a synopsis of the play, and an illustrated character list. It's a marvelous way to experience Shakespeare for the first time-- or the tenth-- and is sure to be attractive to students and theatre fans alike., Updated edition of one of the most popular Shakespeare plays, including a new introductory section on recent performances and adaptations.