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The Great Comedies and Tragedies

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The Great Comedies and TragediesDiscover the timeless beauty of Shakespeare with 'The Great Comedies and Tragedies,' a comprehensive collection that brings together the finest works of one of history's greatest playwrights. This 896 page anthology, published by Wordsworth Editions, not only includes the beloved comedies enriched with insightful introductions by Judith Buchanan, but also features the profound tragedies prefaced by eminent scholar Emma Smith. Experience the brilliance

Discover the timeless beauty of Shakespeare with 'The Great Comedies and Tragedies,' a comprehensive collection that brings together the finest works of one of history's greatest playwrights. This 896-page anthology, published by Wordsworth Editions, not only includes the beloved comedies enriched with insightful introductions by Judith Buchanan, but also features the profound tragedies prefaced by eminent scholar Emma Smith. Experience the brilliance of Shakespeare's wit as his comedies weave tales of mistaken identities, love, and joyous reconciliations, affirming the notion that despite life's challenges, happiness can prevail. Prepare to dive into comical chaos, where conflicts transform into joyful unions. Delve into the tragedies that reflect the complexities of the human condition—'Romeo and Juliet,' 'Hamlet,' 'Othello,' 'King Lear,' and 'Macbeth'—each revealing Shakespeare’s unparalleled understanding of love, ambition, and despair. Perfect for literature enthusiasts and students alike, this edition is a staple for anyone seeking to explore Shakespeare’s exploration of identity, gender roles, and the essence of humanity. Combined shipping is available, ensuring you enjoy convenient and affordable delivery. Proudly in stock in New Zealand, we guarantee no unexpected import charges or custom duties, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare without any hassle.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 111 x 178 mm
Pages: 896

Author: William Shakespeare Publisher: Wordsworth Editions


This work includes the Comedies with Introductions by Judith Buchanan. These Comedies are among the best loved of Shakespeare's plays. In each a problem emerges, is then intensified to a point of maximum confusion and potential upset, before the chaos is resolved, however improbably, into general goodwill and a spate of marriages. The triumph of these plays lies in the way they mingle humorous stage business and dexterous word play with a more serious study of identity, gender, dreaming, the meaning of love, even of the theatre itself. They reassure us that with all its faults, the world will always in the end be redeemable.It also includes the Tragedies with Introductions by Emma Smith - 'Not for an age but for all time.' So Ben Jonson established what we now take for granted: Shakespeare's unique place among the world's great authors. Romeo and Juliet shows us the archetypal story of fated young love; Hamlet, the tortured psyche of the young prince of Denmark; Othello, a strikingly modern representation of racial difference; King Lear, a man stripped of all material and psychological comforts; and Macbeth, a dark investigation of the origins and effects of, evil.

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