Four Tragedies
hamlet, othello, king lear, macbeth
$49.26
- Paperback
960 pages
- Release Date
26 October 1994
Summary
Shakespeare’s Descent: Four Tragedies of Fate
The heart of Shakespearean tragedy lies in the downfall of extraordinary figures, their destinies shattered by inherent flaws. Observe Macbeth’s consuming ambition, Lear’s catastrophic misjudgment, Hamlet’s crippling indecision, and Othello’s destructive suspicion. The initial spark, be it regicide or a whisper of doubt, pales in comparison to the ensuing devastation.
Yet, within these flawed heroes resides a nobility that unders…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140434583 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140434585 |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Author: | William Shakespeare, George Hunter, Kenneth Muir, T. Spencer, Ann Barton |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 960 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 26 October 1994 |
| Weight: | 649g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 41mm |
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and mother Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), a collection of sonnets and a variety of other poems.
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