Dominique LeGendre

Believed to have been written in 1591, William Shakespeare's "Richard III" is one of the bards first plays, the first installment in a tetralogy of plays which includes "Henry IV, Part I," "Henry IV, Part II," and "Henry V." One of the longest of Shakespeare's plays and consequently rarely performed unabridged, "Richard III" is the story of the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England. The play begins with...

The play deals with the issues of mercy, justice, and truth and their relationship to pride and humility.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

William Shakespeare's comedic play about love, mistaken identities, and magic is reimagined by Shakespeare's Globe as a picture book for children. The story is told from the perspective of Puck the sprite in language that is true to the original play but also accessible. This retelling is a magical way to introduce children to one of the best-loved works of the world's greatest playwright. -- Book jacket.

Romeo and Juliet are young lovers separated by the ancient and enduring hatred between their families. This text includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare, an introduction to the play, and a note on the text used.