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This edition of Macbeth is part of the Oxford School Shakespeare series, designed specifically for students. With accessible notes and illustrations, it provides a clear introduction to the play...

William Shakespeare's Sonnets is a beautifully designed edition of the Bard's most beloved poems, featuring valuable tools for educators and scholars alike.This authoritative edition includes full...

Shakespeare's Sonnets is a comprehensive collection of the Bard's 182 sonnets, including the 154 poems published in 1609, as well as alternative versions and those incorporated into his plays.This...

Shakespeare's tragic play, Othello, presented alongside a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations, provides a comprehensive understanding of the dramatic work.The book features the...

A revised and repackaged edition of Shakespeare's play, Cymbeline, now features an elegant and clear text, notes where needed, and distinguished scholarship from the general editors. This edition is...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a definitive collection of the Bard's plays, sonnets, and poems, edited by renowned scholar Peter Alexander. This authoritative edition has been widely...

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra is a complex and thought-provoking play that can be challenging to understand. This No Fear guide makes the Bard's brilliance accessible and enjoyable, with a...

Romeo and Juliet, a story of love and conflict, is presented in a unique format that makes it easy to understand. The complete text of the play is featured on the left-hand page, alongside an...

This second edition of Macbeth provides a thorough reconsideration of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. A new introduction by A. R. Braunmuller explores the play's immediate theatrical and...

The Merchant of Venice is a complex and thought-provoking drama that explores the nature of prejudice and the human condition. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition of...

Othello Texts and Contexts by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the Bevington edition accompanied by six sets of thematically arranged primary documents and...

Richard III, a play that invites us to explore the complexities of power and ambition, presents a nuanced portrayal of a man driven to dominate those around him. Through his cunning and ruthless...

Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare's last tragedies, explores the complexities of power, politics and the human condition. The play tells the story of a proud and ambitious general, who, driven by his...

The King Richard II edition offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's second tetralogy of history plays, exploring the play's relationship to the other works in the sequence. The richly annotated...

This revised edition of Othello features a new introduction by leading American scholar Ayanna Thompson, offering a fresh perspective on the play's complex themes and historical context. Thompson's...

This early comedy by William Shakespeare is a feast of language, featuring four bachelors who have dedicated themselves to chastity and scholarly pursuits. Their lives are soon disrupted by the...

Shakespeare's life and work have been extensively studied, yet few have explored the personal aspects of his writing. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Bard's plays and sonnets, revealing...

Shakespeare Survey 74: Exploring Shakespeare and Education This volume of Shakespeare Survey brings together leading international scholarship on the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and...

Accessible and engaging, Much Ado About Nothing is a popular text for study by secondary students around the world. This edition of William Shakespeare's play features illustrations, preliminary...

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Men provides a comprehensive collection of 40 monologues from Shakespeare's canon, carefully selected to suit the performing skills of young men. Each monologue is...

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a rich and enchanting comedy that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the power of imagination. This edition of Shakespeare's beloved play offers a clear and...

The Royal Shakespeare Company's groundbreaking project to transform the teaching of Shakespeare in schools is told in this authoritative and engaging book. It explores the innovative approaches...

Shakespeare's plays are reinterpreted through the lens of Marxist theory in this thought-provoking collection. By examining the historical context and cultural industry surrounding Shakespeare's...

Romeo and Juliet is a story of love and tragedy, presented in an accessible and engaging way. This edition of the iconic play features illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists, and classroom...

The Sound of Shakespeare explores how Shakespeare's art reflects the cultural attitudes and practices surrounding sound and hearing in his time. Wes Folkerth examines the ways in which Shakespeare...

King Lear Third Series is a thought-provoking exploration of the play's enduring appeal, examining how its themes and characters are interpreted in both performance and reading. The editor delves...

Shakespeare in Jest explores the enduring power of humour in Shakespeare's plays and its influence on contemporary comedy. By examining parallels between Shakespeare's wit and modern stand-up,...

Shakespeare in Psychoanalysis by Philip Armstrong explores the complex relationship between Shakespeare's works and psychoanalytic theory. This book delves into how psychoanalytic concepts were...

Shakespeare and the Victorians by Stuart Sillars is an in-depth analysis of how Shakespeare's works influenced the Victorian era. This book explores the various ways in which Shakespeare's plays,...

Shakespeare and Women explores the complex relationships between Shakespeare's female characters and their historical context. This book challenges prevailing views of Shakespeare's women by...

Othello is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over, and this edition is especially designed for students with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations. The book...

Shakespeare and the Law explores how Shakespeare's works reflect an early modern culture in which dramatists and lawyers shared rhetorical practices. Gary Watt argues that Shakespeare was more...

Shakespeare and Queer Representation by Stephen Guy-Bray explores how representation itself becomes queer in many of Shakespeare's works. This thought-provoking guidebook uses queer theory to examine...

Shakespeare and London explores the connections between the playwright's life in Stratford and his experiences in the city. This historical approach delves into Shakespeare's links with London,...

Shakespeare and Classical Antiquity explores how Shakespeare's understanding of classical literature influenced his work. This book examines the range and extent of Shakespeare's responses to...

The Secret Architecture of Shakespeare's Sonnets by Steven Monte Shakespeare's sonnets have long been a subject of fascination for scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike. This book offers a fresh...

Shakespeare's male protagonists are remarkably diverse. This book explores how Shakespeare's plays reflect the medical beliefs, ethical ideals, and social realities that shaped masculine identity...

Leo Tolstoy's critical essay on Shakespeare explores the author's unique perspective on the Bard's works. In this 1906 preface, Tolstoy shares his personal experience with Shakespeare's plays,...

Shakespeare and the Afterlife explores how Shakespeare's works address the complex and diverse beliefs about death and the afterlife in his time. This study reveals new insights into the author's...

Shakespeare and Biography offers a fresh perspective on the biographical questions surrounding the life of one of literature's most famous playwrights. This collection of essays and reflections,...

Shakespeare and Text by John Jowett provides an essential guide to understanding Shakespeare's plays. This book explores how his works first took shape in the theatre, where writing was part of a...

Shakespeare and Science explores how William Shakespeare's plays and poetry reflect his understanding of the natural world and the scientific knowledge of his time. Drawing on medieval scholars,...

Shakespeare's plays offer profound insights into complex social issues. This book explores how his works portray crises of consent on stage and argues that these dramatizations provide a framework...

Teaching Shakespeare with Purpose A Student-Centred Approach by Ayanna Thompson and Laura Turchi is a new approach to teaching Shakespeare's plays. Rather than trying to cover everything, this book...

Shakespeare and Psychoanalytic Theory by Carolyn Brown explores the impact of psychoanalytic theory on studies of Shakespeare's works. This book provides an in-depth survey of key psychoanalytic...

Shakespeare and Political Theatre in Practice by Andrew James Hartley explores the ways in which Shakespeare's plays can be used to make theatre that is more consciously political. Through an...

Shakespeare and Adaptation Theory by Sujata Iyengar offers a fresh perspective on the theory and practice of adapting Shakespeare to different genres and media. Organized around key metaphors, the...

This modern edition of Shakespeare's tragic play presents a historical overview of its performance and production history, as well as insights into its interpretation by leading directors. The...

Shakespeare's original language can be challenging to understand, but with Julius Caesar Shakespeare Retold, it's made accessible. This contemporary interpretation of the Bard's lines is written in...

Shakespeare and Music: Afterlives and Borrowings explores the diverse range of musical responses to Shakespeare's work from the 17th century onwards. From opera and ballet to classical symphonies,...

Shakespeare and Collaborative Writing offers a fresh perspective on the playwright's artistic development. This book explores how Shakespeare's works reflect his practice of collaboration, revealing...

The Complete Oxford Shakespeare: The Tragedies is a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's tragedies in paperback format. This edition features brief introductions and texts established by...

Shakespeare in the Theatre: The King's Men explores the transformative influence of the King's Men on Shakespeare's plays. This book reappraises the company as theatre artists, examining performance...

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Other Poems offers a unique insight into the poet's extraordinary variety of interpretations. This modern edition presents an illuminating historical overview, providing a...

This Is Shakespeare by Emma Smith offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of Shakespeare's works. By examining his inconsistencies and flaws, Smith reveals the ambiguities of his plays and...

Steven and his classmates visit a local farm sanctuary, where they learn about the vegan lifestyle from Steven himself. As they spend more time with him, they begin to understand why animals are...

This unique guide brings Shakespeare to life for students of all ages through an active and inclusive approach.At the heart of this method is a focus on speaking, moving and performing, rather than...

Twelfth Night: Shakespeare Retold offers a fresh take on the Bard's original lines. Written in the same iambic pentameter as the originals, this contemporary interpretation breathes new life into...

The American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars represents a bold reimagining of the past in the present. In 2001, this Virginia theatre reopened its doors after more than 350 years, reviving a...

Shakespeare and Modern Popular Culture explores the profound impact of Shakespeare's works on modern popular culture. The book examines how Shakespeare's presence in various media forms, such as...

Shakespeare's death scenes are often more than just a conclusion to a play - they can be a transformation into something new. This book explores how Shakespeare's characters meet their demise, from...

This Element explores how virtual reality can be used in the classroom to enhance students' experience and understanding of Shakespeare's performances. By examining the potential advantages and...

Teaching Shakespeare provides expert guidance for educators looking to bring the Bard's works into their classrooms. First published two decades ago, this full-colour second edition has been updated...

Explore the rich musical heritage of Shakespeare's works with this comprehensive dictionary. Covering over 300 entries, Music in Shakespeare provides detailed definitions and analysis of the musical...

Shakespeare, Authority, Sexuality: Unfinished Business in Cultural Materialism is a thought-provoking reassessment of cultural materialism as a way of understanding textuality and culture. Alan...

Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' is a comprehensive guide to the full original text of the play, presented alongside clear notes on language, characterisation, themes, and historical context. The edition...

Introducing RSC School Shakespeare: The Tempest This full-colour edition is part of a new series designed to help students get to know Shakespeare's plays. Working with the Royal Shakespeare Company...

Shakespeare's plays have long been the subject of scholarly debate about their chronological order. This book explores how one scholar's work shaped our understanding of Shakespeare's sequence, and...

A modern and authoritative edition of Shakespeare's iconic love story, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. This unique edition offers a comprehensive overview of Antony and Cleopatra in...

Shakespeare Through Islamic Worlds by Ambereen Dadabhoy explores how Shakespeare's works engage with Islamic and Muslim cultures, despite their relative absence from his canon. By examining the...

Shakespeare Without a Life by Margreta de Grazia offers a fascinating account of how Shakespeare's works were understood and valued between 1600 and 1800. Until his biography became widely accepted,...

This modern edition of The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's last plays, offers a fresh approach to understanding the work. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, the book provides a...

The Merchant of Venice Modern Version Side-by-side with Full Original Text by William Shakespeare. This edition of Shakespeare's play features the original text alongside its modern English...

Stephen Greenblatt's Will in the World is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and insightful account of Shakespeare's life and work ever written. By reconnecting with the historical reality of...

Understanding Shakespeare's Plays: A Study of Stage and Page Tiffany Stern explores how London, theatre, actors, and playwriting processes influenced the 'Shakespeare' we read today. She examines the...

Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare Retold by James Anthony is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, accompanied by the original text. This book provides a clear understanding of every line,...

Understand Shakespeare's The Tempest in its entirety, with clarity and confidence. These guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable, removing intimidation and making the experience...

Shakespeare's 400-year-old language can be tough to understand. This retelling offers a contemporary interpretation of the Bard's lines in the same form and pacing, making it easy to quickly grasp...

The Fictional Lives of Shakespeare by Kevin Gilvary explores the limited biographical material for one of literature's most enigmatic figures. This study begins with an overview of the history and...

The Merchant of Venice Retold by James Anthony offers a modern, versified retelling alongside Shakespeare's original text. This book provides a clear understanding of every line, empowering you to...

Shakespeare's plays are often associated with love and romance, but what about hate and malice? This book explores how Shakespeare's art expresses and challenges our understanding of these darker...

A Shakespeare Motley: An Illustrated Compendium is a beautifully illustrated miscellany of fascinating facts and quotes about the life and work of William Shakespeare. This alphabetical guide brings...

This lively and authoritative overview explores how Shakespeare's plays have been adapted for cinema. Organised by topics rather than chronology, it offers in-depth commentary on significant films,...

Shakespeare's tragic tale of jealousy and betrayal is presented in a unique way to help readers understand the text. By facing Shakespearean and Modern English, pupils can find it easier to...

Shakespeare's Staged Spaces and Playgoers' Perceptions offers fresh perspectives on canonical Shakespeare plays. By examining stagecraft and language of movement, this study reveals how these...

Anti-Racist Shakespeare explores how Shakespeare can be used to develop an anti-racist pedagogy. This book outlines the necessary theoretical foundations for educators to critically understand the...

Teaching Shakespeare: A Handbook for Teachers is an invaluable resource for educators looking to enhance their teaching practice. Written by Rex Gibson, this comprehensive guide provides explicit...

The Arden Research Handbook of Shakespeare and Adaptation provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Shakespeare adaptation studies. This reference resource maps the dynamics of adapted...

Stratford, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, has long been a site of literary pilgrimage. This collection of essays explores the various manifestations of Stratford, both in its factual...

King Lear, a tragic play by William Shakespeare, presents a complex exploration of power, loyalty and the human condition.This edition combines the 1608 Quarto and 1623 Folio Texts, edited with an...

Understanding Shakespeare's Dramatic Language provides a practical guide to help students grasp the grammatical and linguistic skills needed to study Renaissance texts. This accessible volume...

This comprehensive study explores Shakespeare's impact on Eastern and East Central Europe, tracing his influence from the 17th century to the present day.The book examines how English comedians...

Shakespeare's Hamlet in clear and concise language. This guide makes Shakespeare's plays accessible and enjoyable for readers who want to understand every word. The No Fear guide includes the...

Shakespeare's plays are more than just dramatic stories - they also make profound demands on us as thinkers. This book explores how philosophy can help us better understand Shakespeare's treatment of...

Johnson's Shakespeare (Clarendon Paperbacks) by G. F. Parker provides a fresh perspective on Samuel Johnson's interpretation of William Shakespeare's work. Challenging the notion that Johnson's...

Susanna Shakespeare: A Glimpse into the Life of William Shakespeare's Eldest DaughterThis book tells the story of Susanna Hall, the eldest daughter of William Shakespeare, and her life with her...

Shakespeare's final drama of the Wars of the Roses cycle begins with the dust settling on England after bloody civil war. The stage is set for Richard, a brother of the king, to secretly plot his way...

Doing Shakespeare by Simon Palfrey provides close readings of Shakespeare's speeches and scenes to help students demystify the language and critical approaches. This revised edition introduces a new...

Shakespeare's plays continue to captivate audiences with their spell-binding power. This book explores what makes them so compelling, focusing on the plays themselves rather than speculation about...

Shakespeare and Outsiders by Marianne Novy explores how Shakespeare portrays outsiders in his most famous plays. Many of his characters are marked as different and regarded with hostility, yet they...