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

William Shakespeare (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

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

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The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection: Complete Plays & Poems is a comprehensive anthology that brings together all of William Shakespeare's plays and poems in one volume. This literary masterpiece showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled genius in crafting compelling narratives, complex characters, and timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers and audiences worldwide. From tragedies like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet to comedies like A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night, this collection showcases the full range of Shakespeare's literary prowess. The lyrical quality of his poetry shines through in works such as Sonnets and Venus and Adonis, captivating readers with its beauty and emotional depth. The book provides a remarkable insight into Shakespeare's enduring legacy in English literature and theater, making it essential reading for scholars and enthusiasts alike. William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language, drew inspiration from a variety of sources including history, mythology, and human nature when creating his iconic works. His keen observation of human behavior and profound insights into the human condition are evident throughout his writings, reflecting his deep understanding of the complexities of life and relationships. Shakespeare's enduring popularity and influence on literature and culture make him a timeless figure in the literary world, revered for his unparalleled talent and storytelling prowess. I highly recommend The Ultimate Shakespeare Collection: Complete Plays & Poems to anyone interested in exploring the works of one of history's greatest literary figures. This anthology provides a comprehensive overview of Shakespeare's oeuvre, showcasing the breadth and depth of his creative genius. Whether you are a seasoned Shakespeare enthusiast or a newcomer to his works, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire you with its timeless themes, compelling characters, and exquisite poetry.

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
• Schlagworte: Arthur Miller • August Strindberg • bard of avon • British playwright • Charles Dickens • Classical poetry • classic poetry • Comedies by Shakespeare • Elizabethan drama • English Renaissance plays • George Bernard Shaw • Goethe • historical context • Historical plays collection • iambic pentameter • Ibsen • Jane Austen • literary genius • Oscar Wilde • Renaissance literature • Samuel Beckett • shakespearean comedy • Shakespearean criticism • Shakespearean sonnets • Shakespeare complete works • sonnet sequence • Tolkien • Tragedies of Shakespeare • Tragic Heroes