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

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

Comedy about the wife of a young count who resorts to chichanery to win the respect and affection of her husband

An edition of Shakespeare's history play, including discussion of its perspectives, theatrical and historical aspects, language, and author

A tragedy about misplaced trust, envy, power, and filial ingratitude as King Lear is stripped of wealth and honor and descends into madness

In sixtenth century Vienna, a man accused of seducing and impregnating his fiancee is sentenced to death, but his sister, seeking his pardon, refuses to exchange her virtue for her brother's life

Marc Antony's love for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, results in death for both of them

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.

Hamlet is commonly, regarded as one of the greatest plays ever written. Drawing on Danish chronicles and the Elizabethan vogue for revenge tragedy, Shakespeare created a play that is at once a philosophic treatise, a family drama, and a supernatural thriller. In the wake of his father's death, Prince Hamlet finds that his Uncle Claudius has swiftly taken the throne and married his mother, Queen Gertrude. The ghost of the dead king then, appears and...

Text of the play, with commentary, introductions, and stage history