WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete Poetry (eBook)

Enriched edition. Exploring Shakespeare's Timeless Classics and Poetic Mastery

William Shakespeare (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
1380 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654780822-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "William Shakespeare Ultimate Collection: ALL 38 Plays & Complete Poetry," readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the breadth of Shakespeare's work, spanning from timeless tragedies like "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" to enchanting comedies such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Twelfth Night." The collection showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled command of the English language and his innovative narrative techniques, weaving complex characters and intricate plots that explore themes of love, power, and the human condition. This anthology not only serves as a literary masterpiece but also reflects the Elizabethan era's sociopolitical landscape, illuminating the cultural milieu that shaped his works. William Shakespeare, hailed as one of the greatest playwrights and poets in the English language, was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His experiences as an actor, a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and a playwright in London profoundly influenced his artistic voice, providing him with unique insights into humanity that resonate through his works. Shakespeare's ability to capture the complexities of life and his affinity for poetic expression have secured his legacy across centuries. This ultimate collection is a must-read for enthusiasts of literature, scholars, and casual readers alike. It offers not only the complete works of Shakespeare in one volume, allowing for exploration of his genius in its entirety, but also serves as a springboard for deeper discussions about the universal themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.1.2024
• Einführung: Cole Brewster
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Cole Brewster
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater
• Schlagworte: Arthur Miller • August Strindberg • Bard • bard of avon • Character Study • Charles Dickens • Classic Plays • classics • Classic sonnets • complete works • complex characters • Drama • dramatic verse • elizabethan • Elizabethan drama • English Renaissance literature • George Bernard Shaw • Goethe • historical plays • human nature exploration • Ibsen • Jane Austen • Literary Canon • literary icon • Literature • Oscar Wilde • PLAYS • Playwright anthology • poetic language • Poetry • political intrigue • Samuel Beckett • Shakespeare • shakespearean tragedy • Timeless poetry • timeless themes • Tolkien • tragedy and comedy • William Shakespeare