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The Merchant of Venice (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by A. R. Braunmuller; Introduction by A. R. Braunmuller; Series edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R.
Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare
series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts
paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book
includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an
introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the
text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R.
Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty
years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original
series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.
With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican
Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers,
and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than
seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700
titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best
works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers
trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary
authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning
translators.
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As You Like It (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Frances E. Dolan; Introduction by Frances E. Dolan; Series edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R.
Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare
series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts
paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book
includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an
introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the
text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R.
Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty
years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original
series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.
With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican
Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers,
and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than
seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700
titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best
works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers
trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary
authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning
translators.
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Henry V (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Claire McEachern; Introduction by Claire McEachern; Series edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R.
Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare
series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts
paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book
includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an
introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the
text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R.
Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty
years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original
series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.
With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican
Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers,
and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than
seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700
titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best
works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers
trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary
authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning
translators.
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Measure for Measure (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Jonathan Crewe; Introduction by Jonathan Crewe; Series edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R.
Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare
series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts
paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book
includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's time, an
introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the
text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R.
Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty
years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original
series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.
With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican
Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers,
and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than
seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic
literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700
titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best
works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers
trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by
introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary
authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning
translators.
The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its
up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series
features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays
and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of
new critical, stage and screen interpretations. This second edition
of Macbeth provides a thorough reconsideration of one of
Shakespeare's most popular plays. In his introduction, A. R.
Braunmuller explores Macbeth's immediate theatrical and political
contexts, particularly the Gunpowder Plot, and addresses such
celebrated questions as: do the Witches compel Macbeth to murder;
is Lady Macbeth herself in some sense a witch; is Macduff morally
culpable? A new and well-illustrated account of the play in
performance examines several cinematic versions, such as those by
Kurosawa and Roman Polanski, as well as other dramatic adaptations.
Several possible new sources are suggested and the presence of
Thomas Middleton's writing in the play is also proposed.
The New York Theater Workshop's production of Othello, starring
Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, and directed by Tony award-winning
director Sam Gold, opens in November. This production is sponsored
in part by The Pelican Shakespeare series and Penguin Classics.
This edition of Othello is edited with an introduction and notes by
Russ McDonald and was recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja
Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of
Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The legendary
Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously
researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world
of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the individual play, and
a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors
Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions
incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken
since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared
between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts,
and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a
valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals
for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series designThis edition ofJulius Caesaris edited by William
Montgomery with an introduction by Douglas Trevorand was recently
repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia.Waldia received a Gold
Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare
series. The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features
authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with
scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay
on the theatrical world of Shakespeare s time, an introduction to
the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated
by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these
easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare
scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred
Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers,
definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare
will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater
professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years,
Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators."
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Romeo And Juliet (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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This legendary Shakespeare series features authoritative and
meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Updated for the 21st Century by editors Stephen
Orgel of Stanford University and A. R. Braunmuller of UCLA, each
book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare's
time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note
on the text used. With all new cover designs, these affordable
Shakespeares are perfect for students, teachers, scholars and
theatre professionals alike.
Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure
for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna.
The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary
leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness
all that ensues. In the comprehensive introduction to this new,
fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A.
R. Braunmuller, Robert N. Watson explores the recent increased
attention to the play and the shifting judgements of key characters
such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses the social foundations
of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their
manifestations in performance. It also explores the play's
implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality,
consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre
itself.
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series design This edition ofKing Learpresents a conflated text,
combining the 1608 Quarto and 1623 Folio Texts, edited with an
introduction by series editor Stephen Orgeland was recently
repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia.Waldia received a Gold
Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare
series. The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features
authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with
scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay
on the theatrical world of Shakespeare s time, an introduction to
the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated
by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these
easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare
scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred
Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers,
definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare
will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater
professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years,
Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators."
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Richard III (Paperback, Annotated edition)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Peter Holland; Introduction by Peter Holland; Series edited by Stephen Orgel, A. R. Braunmuller
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edition of Richard III
edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel. The legendary
Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously
researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world
of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the individual play, and
a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors
Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions
incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken
since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared
between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating
essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for
students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to
come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading
publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With
more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global
bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres
and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative
texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars
and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by
award-winning translators.
This edition of Hamlet is edited with an introduction by series editor A. R. Braunmuller and was recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series.
The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure
for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna.
The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary
leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness
all that ensues. In the comprehensive introduction to this new,
fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A.
R. Braunmuller, Robert N. Watson explores the recent increased
attention to the play and the shifting judgements of key characters
such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses the social foundations
of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their
manifestations in performance. It also explores the play's
implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality,
consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre
itself.
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series designThis edition of Macbeth is edited with an introduction
by series editor Stephen Orgel. and was recently repackaged with
cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the
Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. Cover
artist Manuja Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of
Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The legendary
Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously
researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world
of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the individual play, and
a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors
Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions
incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken
since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared
between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts,
and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a
valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals
for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series design This edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream is edited
with an introduction by Russ McDonald and was recently repackaged
with cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from
the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The
legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and
meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world
of Shakespeare's time, an introduction to the individual play, and
a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors
Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions
incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken
since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared
between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts,
and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a
valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals
for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Edited by the eminent A.R. Braunmuller, this thorough edition of
King John--the first scholarly edition in almost fifteen
years--makes a significant contribution to the study of
Shakespeare's works. Braunmuller offers a wide-ranging critical
introduction, which focuses on the play's political relevance in
Elizabethan England, its relationship to legal issues of the day,
its treatment of women and families, and its overall aesthetic
importance in Shakespeare's early career. He also provides a richly
detailed stage history, full annotations that are especially
sensitive to the play's language and staging, and an ample
bibliographical study of the Folio (1623) text. The most
comprehensive and up-to-date edition of King John currently
available, this book is an invaluable resource for Shakespearean
scholars, students, and theatergoers alike.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series designThis edition ofThe Taming of the Shrewis edited with
an introduction and notes by series editor Stephen Orgeland was
recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia.Waldia received
a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican
Shakespeare series.Cover artist Manuja Waldia received a Gold Medal
from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare
series. The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features
authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with
scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay
on the theatrical world of Shakespeare s time, an introduction to
the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated
by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these
easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare
scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred
Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers,
definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare
will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater
professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years,
Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators."
The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new
series design This edition ofThe Tempestis edited with an
introduction and notes by Peter Hollandand was recently repackaged
with cover art by Manuja Waldia.Waldia received a Gold Medal from
the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The
legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and
meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned
Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world
of Shakespeare s time, an introduction to the individual play, and
a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors
Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions
incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken
since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared
between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts,
and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a
valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals
for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has
been the leading publisher of classic literature in the
English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin
Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout
history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series
to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes
by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators."
The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its
up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series
features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays
and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of
new critical, stage and screen interpretations. This second edition
of Macbeth provides a thorough reconsideration of one of
Shakespeare's most popular plays. In his introduction, A. R.
Braunmuller explores Macbeth's immediate theatrical and political
contexts, particularly the Gunpowder Plot, and addresses such
celebrated questions as: do the Witches compel Macbeth to murder;
is Lady Macbeth herself in some sense a witch; is Macduff morally
culpable? A new and well-illustrated account of the play in
performance examines several cinematic versions, such as those by
Kurosawa and Roman Polanski, as well as other dramatic adaptations.
Several possible new sources are suggested and the presence of
Thomas Middleton's writing in the play is also proposed.
This new edition of the Companion provides updated information about the principal theaters, playwrights and plays of the most important period of English drama, from 1580-1642. Revised essays are included in chapters on theaters, dramaturgy, political plays, heroic plays, burlesque, comedy, tragedy, and drama produced during the reign of Charles I. Their references have been updated and the substantial biographical and bibliographical section has been expanded. First Edition Hb (1990): 0-521-34657-6 First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-38662-4
This important new edition of one of Shakespeare's more neglected plays offers a wide-ranging critical introduction, concentrating on its relevance to Elizabethan political issues and on the role played in it by women, by legal concepts and practices, and by the family. The printing of the play in the First Folio (1623) is studied in fresh detail, and there are illustrations of the play in performance, and a comprehensive stage history. Full and helpful annotation pays special attention to the play's language and staging.
This new edition of the Companion provides updated information about the principal theaters, playwrights and plays of the most important period of English drama, from 1580-1642. Revised essays are included in chapters on theaters, dramaturgy, political plays, heroic plays, burlesque, comedy, tragedy, and drama produced during the reign of Charles I. Their references have been updated and the substantial biographical and bibliographical section has been expanded. First Edition Hb (1990): 0-521-34657-6 First Edition Pb (1990): 0-521-38662-4
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