Four Great Tragedies
Revised Edition
$23.80
- Paperback
592 pages
- Release Date
24 November 1999
Summary
The greatest tragic plays of William Shakespeare—including Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth.
What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a “lofty” play showing “personages of great state” caught up in a “lamentable” action that “beginneth prosperously and endeth unfortunately.” Whether judged by this or any other standard, the plays selected for this collection are considered to be the four central works of Shakespearean tragedy and must be included in any list of the world…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780451527295 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0451527291 |
| Author: | William Shakespeare |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Signet Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 1999 |
| Weight: | 295g |
| Dimensions: | 105mm x 172mm |
| Series: | Signet Classics (Hardcover) |
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
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