Books
Kids
Popular
Authors & Events
Recommendations
Audio
Sep 01, 1998 | ISBN 9780451527318 Buy
Buy from Other Retailers:
Sep 01, 1998 | ISBN 9780451527318
Four of the Bard’s most famous comedies—including The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest.“Comedies,” as one of William Shakespeare’s contemporaries wrote, “begin in trouble and end in peace.” This is certainly true of the four masterworks selected for this collection, each of which represents a significant stage in the Bard’s development as a writer. Reading these plays, we sample the whole comic spectrum of the Elizabethan world.This comedy collection in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:• An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater• A special introduction by the series’ general editor, Sylvan Barnet• Reliable texts by noted Shakespeare scholars• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format• Recommended readings
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare
Four Great Comedies – William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night?s DreamThe Taming of the ShrewThe TempestTwelfth Night
Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network
Stay in Touch
By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Start earning points for buying books! Just for joining you’ll get personalized recommendations on your dashboard daily and features only for members.
