Four Tragedies: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth

Author:   William Shakespeare ,  George Hunter ,  Kenneth Muir ,  T. Spencer
Publisher:   Penguin Books Ltd
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9780140434583


Pages:   960
Publication Date:   27 October 1994
Replaced By:   9780582418417
Format:   Paperback
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Four Tragedies: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth


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The theme of the great Shakespearean tragedies is the fall from grace of a great man due to a flaw in his nature. Whether it is the ruthless ambition of Macbeth or the folly of Lear, the irresolution of Hamlet or the suspicion of Othello, the cause of the tragedy - even when it is the murder of a king - is trifling compared to the calamity that it unleashes. Despite his flawed nature, however, the tragic hero has a nobility that emphasizes the greatness of man. From this paradox the audience is brought to a greater understanding of - and sympathy with - suffering. The four tragedies in this collection are accompanied by notes and an introduction to each text, making this edition of particular value to students and theatre-goers.

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Author:   William Shakespeare ,  George Hunter ,  Kenneth Muir ,  T. Spencer
Publisher:   Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:   Penguin Classics
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.649kg
ISBN:  

9780140434583


ISBN 10:   0140434585
Pages:   960
Publication Date:   27 October 1994
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   9780582418417
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born to John Shakespeare and mother Mary Arden some time in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. He wrote about 38 plays (the precise number is uncertain), a collection of sonnets and a variety of other poems.

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