Text of the play, with commentaries and Shakespeare overview

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

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

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

A Jew lends a young Venetian money on the security of one pound of flesh. Upon default, the Jew insists on payment of his bond, but the young Venetian is rescued by the heroine disguised as a male lawyer

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

Titus returns to Rome with captive Goths, including Queen Tamora and her sons, which leads to atrocities and mutual revenge

First published in 1609, "The Sonnets" of William Shakespeare are a collection of 154 loosely connected 14 line poems. Considered by many to be among some of the greatest love poetry ever written much debate surrounds the context of the poetry. It has been suggested that the work may be semi-autobiographical but no real evidence firmly supports this notion. The themes of the poems contained within this volume are varied and include such subjects as...

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.