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The shortest of Shakespeare's comedies is the story of identical twin brothers who are raised apart and then mistaken for each other. This edition includes an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater; dramatic criticism; a comprehensive state and screen history; and an up-to-date listing of recommended readings. (June)

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The text of the play is supported by criticism, historical and textual notes, and discussions of specific presentations.

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This edition of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice reprints the Bevington edition of the play accompanied by four sets of thematically arranged primary documents and illustrations designed to facilitate different approaches to Shakespeare's play and the early modern culture out of which the play emerges.

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This farce follows Sir John Falstaff--of the Henry IV plays--as he tries to woo two wealthy married women in this classic comedy. Includes special Introductions to the play by Green, a comprehensive stage history of the play, and much more. Revised reissue.

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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.

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Critical notes and scholarly comments accompany Venus and Adonis, the rape of Lucrece, the phoenix and turtle, A lover's complaint, and Sonnets.

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Examines how the sonnets are intertwined, the ways in which these works have been interpreted and the themes running through them. This edition includes further reading, commentaries on each poem, a textual history, variant and further sonnets and an index of first lines.

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This collection includes a new overview of the Shakespeare's life, Introductions by W.H. Auden and William Empson, detailed footnotes, an extensively updated bibliography, and commentaries from such noted scholars as Hallett Smith, C.S. Lewis, and Helen Vendler. Revised reissue.

The Signet Classic Shakespeare series contains the preeminent mass market books of the complete works of Shakespeare. This reissue features a new Overview by Sylvan Barnet, former chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, an updated Bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history.

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A revised edition of the comedy covers the playwright's life and theater, an introduction to the play, sources, critical commentaries, and stage and film productions.

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Includes the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic play plus a complete study guide that features scene-by-scene summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.

Information on literary and theatrical aspects of the comedy and the life and times of Shakespeare accompany an annotated text taken from the First Folio.

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This edition of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, as adapted by acclaimed director and designer Julie Taymor, with spectacular images from her film of the play, is the perfect gift for Shakespeare-lovers as well as fans of Taymor's brilliant theatrical productions.

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Leaving behind both home and beloved, a young man travels to Milan to meet his closest friend. Once there, however, he falls in love with his friend's new sweetheart and resolves to seduce her.

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With dramatic criticism and commentaries from such authors as George Bernard Shaw and Peter Holland, as well as a comprehensive stage history of notable actors, directors, and productions, this newly updated edition offers a detailed look at "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." Revised reissue.

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When Theseus, Duke of Athens, learns that the ruler of Thebes has killed three noble kings he swears to take revenge. But after Athens triumphs over the rival city, Theseus is struck by the bravery of two Theban cousins and orders his surgeons to attend to them.

When Theseus, Duke of Athens, learns that the ruler of Thebes has killed three noble kings, he swears to take revenge. But after Athens triumphs over the rival city, Theseus is struck by the bravery of two Theban cousins and orders his surgeons to attend to them.

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Shakespeare's great tragicomic romance, "The Winter's Tale", includes the newly updated features of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series, dramatic criticism and a special Introduction by editor Sylvan Barnet.

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After squandering his wealth with prodigal generosity, a rich Athenian gentleman finds himself deep in debt. Unshaken by the prospect of bankruptcy, he is certain that the friends he has helped so often will come to his aid. But when they learn his wealth is gone, he quickly finds that their promises fall away to nothing...

As part of the Signet Classics Shakespeare Series edited by Sylvan Barnet of Tufts University, this new revised edition includes commentaries on both plays as well as up-to-date production histories.