Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with discussion questions, role-playing scenarios, and other study activities

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities

The story of an abandoned waif who discovers life and love in an indifferent world, this classic tale of childhood is populated with a cast of eccentrics, innocents, and villains who number among the author's greatest creation

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

Claudio and Hero are engaged, but the jealous Don John tries to thwart the wedding by denouncing Hero as unchaste. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick, who scorn each other, become betrothed as a result of the schemes of their friends

An orphan, Oliver receives his education at the hands of Cockney thieves, but a stroke of luck changes his life

Complete text of the play, plot synopsis, summaries of scenes, notes on main characters, and bibliography

After murdering the king and assuming the throne, Macbeth embarks on a guilt-ridden reign of terror, but his lust for power leads to his own destructionAfter murdering the king and assuming the throne, Macbeth embarks on a guilt-ridden reign of terror, but his lust for power leads to his own destruction

Two pairs of twins become involved in an elaborate series of mistaken identities

An edition of Shakespeare's comedy, including discussion of its plot, characters, themes, language, production, and author