The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection: Complete Plays & Poems (eBook)

William Shakespeare (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
1380 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738505-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection: Complete Plays & Poems," readers are invited into the expansive world of William Shakespeare, a master of the English language and a profound commentator on the human condition. This compilation features all of Shakespeare's celebrated plays, ranging from his tragic masterpieces like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" to the comedic genius found in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Twelfth Night." The collection is presented in a meticulously annotated format, offering contextual notes and insights that illuminate Shakespeare's innovative literary style, including his deft use of iambic pentameter, rich imagery, and complex characterizations that have shaped the narrative form of playwrights for centuries. William Shakespeare, often heralded as the greatest playwright in the English language, wrote during the English Renaissance, a period characterized by flourishing arts and culture. His life in Elizabethan England and the socio-political climate of the time undoubtedly influenced his works, infusing themes of power, love, betrayal, and social hierarchy that continue to resonate with readers today. Shakespeare's deep understanding of human emotions and societal dynamics offers a timeless lens through which to view the world. For scholars, students, and lovers of literature alike, "The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection" serves as an indispensable treasure trove. This collection not only provides unlimited access to all of his works but also encourages a greater appreciation of the Bard's artistry. Whether you are a first-time reader or a seasoned Shakespearean, this comprehensive volume invites you to explore the intricacies and enduring relevance of Shakespeare's contributions to literature.

Autor

William Shakespeare (baptized on April 26, 1564 – April 23, 1616) stands as a colossus in the realm of English literature. His prodigious body of work laid the foundations for much of modern English language and literature. Shakespeare's oeuvre encompasses 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. His writing spans a plethora of genres, including comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances, characterized by its rich language, complex characters, and perennial themes of love, power, and fate. A quintessential figure of the English Renaissance, Shakespeare's influence persists through his masterpieces like 'Hamlet,' 'Macbeth,' 'Othello,' 'King Lear,' 'Romeo and Juliet,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' and 'The Tempest', all of which are included in 'The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection: Complete Plays & Poems'. His plays are unparalleled in their understanding of the human condition, and his sonnets are esteemed for their lyrical beauty and depth of emotion. The Bard of Avon, as he is often called, was not only a playwright and poet but also an actor and shareholder in the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men, an acting company. Shakespeare's literary legacy is immortal, with his works being continually studied, performed, and reinterpreted to this day across the globe.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• Schlagworte: Arthur Miller • August Strindberg • bard of avon • British playwright • Charles Dickens • Classical poetry • classic poetry • classic poetry anthology • Comedies by Shakespeare • Elizabethan drama • English Renaissance plays • George Bernard Shaw • Goethe • historical context • Historical plays collection • historical plays exploration • Human nature insights • iambic pentameter • Ibsen • Jane Austen • literary genius • Oscar Wilde • poetic language mastery • Renaissance literature • Romantic tragedy themes • Samuel Beckett • Shakespearean character studies • shakespearean comedy • Shakespearean criticism • Shakespearean sonnets • Shakespeare complete works • sonnet sequence • theatrical narrative techniques • Timeless love stories • Tolkien • Tragedies of Shakespeare • tragic comedies collection • Tragic Heroes