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Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is a cautionary tale about the dangers of upending democracy. This edition features an introduction by Douglas Trevor and has been repackaged with new cover art by Manuja...

Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors: A Psycho-Semiotic Analysis by Arthur Asa Berger offers a unique analysis of one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. This book uses semiotics and psychoanalytic...

Danielle Steel's The Butler is a heart-wrenching tale of family, loyalty and destiny. Born into a wealthy Argentine banking family, Joachim von Hartmann's life takes a dramatic turn when his father's...

Shakespeare's Suicides: Dead Bodies That Matter is a groundbreaking study that examines the entirety of Shakespeare's dramatic suicides. Spanning all plays featuring such scenes, from Titus...

Dean Martin's life was often reduced to a caricature of the charismatic lounge singer with a penchant for racy humor. However, this biography goes beyond that image to reveal the complexities of the...

William Shakespeare's works offer profound insights into the nature of power and its corrupting influence. In "Tyrant", Stephen Greenblatt explores how the playwright's characters grapple with the...

G. K. Chesterton's insightful reviews and essays on William Shakespeare are collected in this compilation by Chesterton expert Dale Ahlquist. The prolific author, known for his diverse works...

William Shakespeare: The World as a Stage A masterful biography of the Bard, Bill Bryson sets the record straight about the life and works of one of the most enigmatic figures in history. By...

A larger-format edition of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, extensively reworked and expanded in full colour. This improved edition features active classroom approaches to help students engage...

Published by Penguin, this edition of Titus Andronicus features an introduction by Russ McDonald and is part of the acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series. The series pairs authoritative texts with...

Discover the magic of Shakespeare in a whole new way with Michael Morpurgo's stunning retellings of ten of the Bard's most beloved plays.Featuring beautifully illustrated editions, each with a...

A new introduction by Christina Luckyj offers a nuanced understanding of early modern theatre and culture, shedding light on fresh interpretations of Othello. Luckyj explores how Shakespeare's...

Henry VI, Part OneThe first play in Shakespeare's tetralogy about the Wars of the Roses, this drama explores the rivalry between two powerful noble houses and their struggle for control. As tensions...

Introducing a new approach to Shakespeare's plays in the classroom. This edition is part of a series developed in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), bringing trusted and...

Discover the sounds of the farm with this interactive sound-and-reference book. Part of the Discovery 10-Button Sound Books series, it features 10 cool sound buttons, fun facts, full-color pictures,...

Shakespeare Only by Jeffrey Knapp explores a long-standing debate in Shakespeare studies: whether he was truly one-of-a-kind. Knapp delves into historical evidence to re-examine how authors and...

William Brown's birthday and other stories bring laughter and excitement to this bumper edition. Eight tales from the "voice of William" Martin Jarvis are featured, with illustrations by Tony Ross...

Disney Villains Color-by-Number is a fun activity book featuring over 90 color-by-number scenes of 32 official Disney Villains and their sidekicks. The book includes a range of mischievously fun...

The Arden Research Handbook of Shakespeare and Textual Studies provides an authoritative guide to research on Shakespeare and textual studies. Written by an international team of leading scholars,...

Shakespeare's Noise by Kenneth Gross explores how words can be both creative and destructive. Through his plays, Shakespeare examines the power of speech to shape our understanding of the world. This...

Shakespeare's Kings by John Julius Norwich chronicles the turbulent events that shaped the playwright's history plays. From Edward III to Richard III, this period of English history was marked by...

Martin's MRI tells the story of a young boy who has a bad fall at school and learns about MRI machines. He discovers that going inside the 'tunnel' is not as scary as he thought.This book is an...

Shakespeare for Every Night of the Year brings the Bard's words to life with a sumptuous anthology of extracts, one for each night of the year. Chosen to reflect the changing seasons and yearly...

The Cambridge University Press edition of Pericles Prince of Tyre presents a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's play. Recent scholarship has led to a renewed interest in this often-overlooked work,...

Shakespeare's influence extended far beyond his plays to the minds and works of a remarkable group of individuals. For the Bloomsbury Group, Shakespeare was a constant presence, a creative benchmark...

Join Martin and his friends in their exciting adventure as they search for his lost pillow.In this first installment of Martin's many adventures, he invites little boys and girls to join him on a...

The Shakespearean International Yearbook Volume 8: Special Section, European Shakespeares This eighth volume of The Shakespearean International Yearbook explores the global reach and influence of...

Shakespeare's enduring appeal lies in his ability to engage audiences through the whole body, not just the reading mind. This original account by leading scholar Bruce R. Smith explores how...

Shakespeare's Returning Warriors - and Ours explores how ancient societies addressed the challenges faced by soldiers returning from battle. This book examines 12 Shakespearean plays that depict such...

Shakespeare's Jubilee: A Cultural MomentIn September 1769, three thousand people gathered in Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate William Shakespeare's artistic legacy. The event was marked by parades,...

Leo Tolstoy's work on Shakespeare presents a unique perspective on the Bard's works. Written by Leo Tolstoy, this collection of thoughts explores his disagreement with established opinions about...

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is a richly layered comedy that explores two contrasting love stories set in Elizabethan England. The play presents an impulsive romance between Hero and...

A meticulously researched edition of Shakespeare's beloved comedy, featuring authoritative text and scholarship by renowned experts.Published in 2017 as part of Penguin's esteemed Pelican Shakespeare...

Shakespeare Thinking offers a unique model of human mentality that can be seen in the dynamic nature of dramatic thinking. This book explores how Shakespeare's working method embodies fully human...

Shakespeare's Storms explores the playwright's use of storms in his plays. From the apocalyptic tempests of King Lear to the fleeting thunder imagery of Hamlet, Shakespeare employed storm as a...

Shakespeare's exploration of human character is a profound and enduring theme in his works. This study examines how Shakespeare developed and modified the concept of the tension between public and...

Shakespeare's Sonnets is a timeless collection of love poems that have captivated readers for generations. Spanning a range of emotions from joy to anguish, these sonnets showcase Shakespeare's...

Shakespeare in America provides a comprehensive exploration of the Bard's impact on American culture from colonial times to the present day. This book examines four distinct themes that shape our...

Shakespeare's Tempest in Plain English. A new DELUXE edition makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations, this guide helps...

Relax and unwind with Disney Word Search and Coloring Book, a fun and engaging activity book for Disney fans of all ages.This book combines 52 word search puzzles with 120 coloring pages from beloved...

William Shakespeare: A Life Revealed in Infographics Discover the playwright behind the plays with 50 irresistible facts and figures. This engaging biography presents a unique perspective on...

This Element offers a first-person phenomenological history of watching Shakespeare during the pandemic year of 2020. It explores how Shakespeare 'went viral' during the lockdown and considers the...

Joe Orton's last play, What the Butler Saw, is a comedy of licensed insanity that will keep you guessing until the very end. When Dr Prentice instructs a prospective secretary to undress, the chase...

The Tempest, a masterpiece of Shakespeare's dramatic repertoire, is presented in this Penguin edition with an introduction and notes by renowned scholar Peter Holland. This authoritative text...

Introducing RSC School Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream. This full-colour edition is part of a new series designed to help students get to know Shakespeare's plays in a engaging and interactive...

This in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's late plays offers a fresh perspective on the playwright's final works. Peter Milward, S.J., presents a nuanced exploration that is both accessible to newcomers...

The Histories, a masterpiece of Western history, comes alive in this vibrant translation. Composed around 440 BC, Herodotus' work is the earliest surviving nonfiction, spanning from the Trojan War to...

James Smale's novel has been accepted by none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a major publishing house editor. As his book nears publication, James finds himself struggling to finish the...

Henry IV Part I by William Shakespeare This history play combines a coming-of-age narrative with a tale of power, rebellion, friendship, and betrayal. At its heart is the complex relationship between...

This collection explores Shakespeare's Italian settings and plays, examining their historical context and literary significance. Murray J Levith delves into the cultural influences that shaped these...

Shakespeare's life and works have been shrouded in myth for centuries. This book sets out to debunk 30 popular myths about the playwright, exploring how historical material can be interpreted and...

A Guide to Othello by Alistair McCallum provides a clear and concise introduction to Shakespeare's tragic play. This handbook includes a detailed description of the plot, along with quotations from...

Harold Bloom's latest exploration of Shakespeare's most complex characters delves into the mind of Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare's most compelling anti-heroes. This final volume in a series of...

Performing Shakespeare Unrehearsed: A Practical Guide to Acting and Producing Spontaneous Shakespeare offers a unique approach to performing Shakespeare's plays without rehearsal. By understanding a...

The Butler A Novel by Danielle SteelIn this captivating novel, two different worlds and lives collide in Paris. Joachim von Hartmann's journey from Buenos Aires to England is intertwined with Olivia...

Discover Shakespeare's iconic play about one man's quest for glory and leadership. This edition of Henry V is part of a series designed to introduce young readers to the world of Shakespeare.The play...

William Shakespeare's Sonnets in Bilingual Edition: English-French. This collection of 154 sonnets is one of Shakespeare's last non-dramatic works to be printed, first published in 1609. The poems...

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comprehensive edition of William Shakespeare's play, designed to help students engage with the text in a creative and accessible way.Extensively rewritten and expanded,...

Shylock Is Shakespeare by Professor Kenneth Gross is a thought-provoking exploration of one of Shakespeare's most complex characters. The Jewish moneylender in The Merchant of Venice, Shylock, has...

Thomas More's groundbreaking work "Utopia" is a pioneering exploration of social philosophy. First published in 1516, this influential book describes an idealized island community where perfect...

Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts One and Two is presented in an accessible format, making it easy to understand the play. This guide includes the complete text of the original work, along with a...

This collection brings together the thoughts of influential thinkers who have engaged with Shakespeare's drama over the past two and a half centuries. From Herder to Derrida, these philosophers offer...

Shakespeare's intellectual preoccupations are the subject of this thought-provoking study. A close reading of his plays reveals a complex and evolving thinker who grappled with fundamental questions...

This modern edition of Shakespeare's bittersweet comedy presents a historical overview of its performance and production history. An expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate provides context for...

William Bronk's Selected Poems is a comprehensive collection of his most compelling and enduring work, showcasing the poet's singular vision and mastery of language.Spanning Bronk's entire career,...

Shakespeare and Literary Theory by Jonathan Gil Harris is an in-depth exploration of how literary theory can be applied to Shakespeare's works. This book argues that literary theory is not just about...

Billy Tully and Ernie Munger meet in the ring, their brief bout setting in motion a chain of events that will shape their lives. In a world where the promise of the good life is often overshadowed by...

A collection of Shakespeare's wisest and wittiest quotations is presented in this entertaining volume. Gathering his most insightful sayings, this book showcases the Bard's uniquely perceptive works...

The Oxford Shakespeare: Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare provides a radical reconsideration of the play's date and text. René Weis argues that Shakespeare drew from multiple sources in an...

Shakespeare's language evolved significantly in the first decade of the seventeenth century. Sir Frank Kermode explores how this change occurred and what it reveals about Shakespeare's works. The...

William Shakespeare's words have become an integral part of our everyday language. This reference showcases over 1,500 of his most famous epigrams, invectives, literary expressions, and philosophical...

Get ready to explore one of Shakespeare's most powerful plays with this accessible introduction. King Lear is a drama of personal and national tragedy that offers a unique challenge for actors,...

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a captivating play that weaves together aristocrats, workers, and fairies in a magical world. On the surface, it appears simple yet engaging, but...

The Shakespeare Guide to Italy is a unique and compelling journey that explores the Bard's travels in Italy. Using Shakespeare's own words as his guide, Richard Paul Roe spent over twenty years...

Teaching Shakespeare: Passing It On by G. B. Shand is an insightful anthology that brings together personal essays from distinguished scholars on various aspects of teaching Shakespeare. This...

Shakespeare's Ghost Writers Literature as Uncanny Causality by Marjorie Garber is an in-depth examination of the authorship controversy surrounding Shakespeare's plays. The book delves into the idea...

Discover the authentic flavours of Spain with James Martin's Spanish Adventure. This comprehensive cookbook takes you on a culinary journey across the country, from the rustic eateries of Extremadura...

Shakespeare's reputation as a genius working in inspired solitude has overshadowed the collaborative and commercial nature of theatre. This book explores the wider context of Shakespeare's plays,...

William Shakespeare's Richard III is a tragic tale of ambition and deceit. The story follows the ruthless Duke of Gloucester as he seizes power through cunning and murder.This Signet Classics edition...

Published by Penguin, this edition of Troilus and Cressida is part of their acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series. Edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel, the series features authoritative...

A collection of twenty Shakespeare's plays retold in prose by Charles and Mary Lamb, this volume offers an accessible introduction to his works. Keeping Shakespeare's own words whenever possible, the...

Shakespeare in Company explores two sides of his creative partnership. On one hand, it examines the influence of his poet-playwright contemporaries and fellow actors who shaped his writing...

Shakespeare's Othello in Plain English. A new Deluxe edition brings the Bard's tragic tale within reach. By placing the original text alongside line-by-line translations, this guide makes...

William Walton's celebrated Viola Concerto is presented in this edition, which combines the scholarship of the William Walton Edition with the practical benefits of a smaller format. The volume...

Julius Caesar presents a comprehensive performance history of William Shakespeare's play, tracing its evolution from 1599 to the present day. This study explores how the play has been reinterpreted...

Retold by the renowned author Edith Nesbit, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare brings the timeless plays to life for young readers. First published in 1907, these twenty stories have been a trusted...

Shakespeare's genius lies in his words, not in history. This book takes you straight to his plays, offering clear descriptions and plot summaries of each work.Get an introduction to Shakespeare's...

Shakespeare's Birthplace: A Window into His Life and Legacy For centuries, people have been drawn to the house in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was born. It may not be as romantic as...

The Art of Shakespeare's Sonnets by Helen Vendler is a comprehensive guide to the Bard's most celebrated work. More than four centuries after its initial publication, William Shakespeare's Sonnets...

Shakespeare's Tragic Art by Rhodri Lewis is a fresh reassessment of tragedy as Shakespeare wrote it. This new account explores what drew him to tragic drama, what makes his tragedies distinctive, and...

William Holden: The Life of an American Legend William Holden was a Hollywood icon of the 1940s and 1950s, known for his unique blend of vulnerability and charisma on screen. This biography explores...

Shakespeare's Sonnets in large print, a collection of 154 poems that explore love, beauty, and mortality.Written in 16 point type, this edition of Sonnets by William Shakespeare is designed to be...

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare presents a complex exploration of love and power. A woman, Olivia, is courted by two suitors: the Duke Orsino and his steward Malvolio, while also attracting the...

Discover the essence of Shakespeare's works with this comprehensive guide. Part 1 sets the stage for understanding the playwright's life, language, and techniques, while Part 2 provides in-depth...

This full-colour edition of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is part of a new series designed to introduce students to his plays. Working in partnership with the RSC, this series uses trusted...

The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler explores the foundations of Christianity, challenging its miraculous elements. In 1858, after completing his studies at Cambridge, Butler began to question Christian...

Shakespeare's greatest writings are collected in this comprehensive edition, featuring nine complete plays, popular scenes and poems, and a glossary of 1,000 key words.Edited by leading Shakespearean...

Shakespeare A Life by Park Honan offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of history's most fascinating figures. Drawing on recent research, this biography sheds new light on...

For three centuries, writers and artists have been fascinated by the idea of William Shakespeare meeting Queen Elizabeth I. This intriguing myth has been explored in various works of fiction, art,...

Shakespeare's Essays Sampling Montaigne from Hamlet to the Tempest by Peter G. Platt explores a crucial connection between two literary giants: Michel de Montaigne and William Shakespeare. This study...