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El dominio de la técnica teatral hace de William Shakespeare (1564-1616) el dramaturgo más importante de todos los tiempos. "Julio César",, una de las denominadas "gtragedias romanas" (junto a Antonio y Cleopatra y Coriolano), esta inspirada en las vidas paralelas, de Plutarco. Intervienen en la accion, repartida entre Roma y Sardis, ademas del protagonista, los triunviros Octavio, Lepido y Marco Antonio, senadores como Ciceron, conspiradores, tribunos, esposas, amigos y criados. Todo un mundo lleno de fuerza y vigor.

CAMILLOI think this coming summer the King of Sicilia means to pay Bohemia the visitation which he justly owes him.ARCHIDAMUSWherein our entertainment shall shame us we will be justified in our loves; for indeed,CAMILLOBeseech you,ARCHIDAMUSVerily, I speak it in the freedom of my knowledge: we cannot with such magnificencein so rareI know not what to say.We will give you sleepy drinks, that your senses, unintelligent of our insufficience, may, though they cannot praise us, as little accuse us.CAMILLOYou pay a great deal too dear for whats given freely.ARCHIDAMUSBelieve me, I speak as my understanding instructs me and as mine honesty puts it to utterance.

King Lear. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Romeo and Juliet. Macbeth. Othello, the Moor of Venice. A Midsummer Nights Dream. The Merchant of Venice. Lovers of literature will immediately recognize these as signature dramas of William Shakespeare, whose plays still rank as the greatest works ever produced for the stage. More than four centuries after they were written, they have yet to be surpassed for their poetry and their insight into the human condition.William Shakespeare: Complete Plays collects all thirty-seven of the immortal Bards comedies, tragedies, and historical plays. In this volume all of Shakespeares memorable charactersstar-crossed lovers, majestic monarchs, wise fools, lovable rogues, treacherous villains, conflicted heroes, cagey heroines, and creatures magical and mythicstrut and fret their hour upon the stage. These characters, and the roles they play, have influenced virtually all literature written since. For readers who appreciate the emotional power of the written word, and the heights of humor and the depths of drama that can be encompassed by a single type of literature, William Shakespeare: Complete Plays is an indispensable collection of timeless masterpieces.

En Caracas, el 15 de enero de 1984, escribí sobre el origen de algunos poemas de El apasionado peregrinaje, las siguientes líneas: "Hacia 1599 William Jaggard, editor de la época, publicó en un pliego doblado en ocho hojas El apasionado peregrinaje. Parecio ser que solo cinco poemas fueron escritos por William Shakespeare: dos de su ciclo de Sonetos y tres de La labor del amor perdido. Luego Thomas Heywood, en su Troia Britanica (1609) exalto una edicion corregida y aumentada. Existe confusion sobre el numero veinte; pero lo cierto es que Heywood y Jaggard tuvieron un enfurecido debate sobre quien era el verdadero autor del texto. En la New Variorum Edition de Rollin y Kittredge se dice que esta obra es de autor deconocido. Sin embargo, aun despues de las polemicas surgidas a traves de los siglos, el tema continua siendo una incognita."Despues de haber pasado mas de cinco lustros, ofrezco aqui los veinte poemas vertidos en su totalidad. Aqui, una vez mas, el manantial de William Shakespeare, el maestro de los sueños, el tema es el amor, los momentos y la calma sobre el filo del destino.Hector Peña.

An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design. An active approach to classroom Shakespeare enables students to inhabit Shakespeare's imaginative world in accessible and creative ways. Students are encouraged to share Shakespeare's love of language, interest in character and sense of theatre. Substantially revised and extended in full colour, classroom activities are thematically organised in distinctive 'Stagecraft', 'Write about it', 'Language in the play', 'Characters' and 'Themes' features. Extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference. Expanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance for 'Hamlet' and Shakespeare. Includes rich, exciting colour photos of performances of 'Hamlet' from around the world.

One dark night, Hamlet sees a ghost. It is his dead father, who claims he was murdered by Claudius, the new king. But did Hamlet really see a ghost, or did he just imagine it? And if he did see a ghost, was it telling him the truth? Hamlet plans to avenge his father by killing Claudius. But the man he stabs isn't Claudius, as he thinks, but his girlfriend's father. So the wrong man dies. So much tragedy, but there is more to come. Who else will die an untimely death? And who will live to tell the tale?

William Shakespeares "Macbeth" is a haunting tragedy that delves into the dark realms of ambition, power, and moral corruption. Set in Scotland amidst a backdrop of supernatural prophecies and political intrigue, the play masterfully employs rich poetic language and tight dramatic structure to explore the psychological descent of its titular character. Shakespeares use of soliloquies reveals the inner turmoil of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, illuminating their complex motivations and moral dilemmas. The interplay of fate and free will, coupled with themes of guilt and paranoia, situates "Macbeth" within the broader context of Renaissance drama while also addressing timeless human concerns. William Shakespeare, widely regarded as the greatest playwright in the English language, wrote "Macbeth" around 1606, possibly during a period of political instability in England. His own experiences with power dynamics, societal expectations, and the supernatural likely influenced this poignant exploration of unchecked ambition and its dire consequences. Shakespeares keen understanding of human psychology and the socio-political landscape of his time resonated in his works, with "Macbeth" serving as a powerful commentary on the human condition. "Macbeth" is an essential read for anyone interested in the complexities of human ambition and moral ambiguity. It captivates with its vivid imagery and profound themes, inviting readers to reflect on their own ambitions and the lengths to which they might go to achieve them. This timeless tragedy remains relevant, fostering discussions about ethics, power, and the psychological repercussions of our choices.

Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare - Amal and Obaid (First Folio title: The Tragedie of Amal, and Obaid) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The play was first performed, by the Kings Men, at either the Blackfriars Theatre or the Globe Theatre in around 1607; its first appearance in print was in the Folio of 1623.The plot is based on Thomas Norths 1579 English translation of Plutarchs Lives (in Ancient Greek) and follows the relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony from the time of the Sicilian revolt to Cleopatras suicide during the War of Actium. The main antagonist is Octavius Caesar, one of Antonys fellow triumvirs of the Second Triumvirate and the first emperor of the Roman Empire.The tragedy is mainly set in the Roman Republic and Ptolemaic Egypt and is characterized by swift shifts in geographical location and linguistic register as it alternates between sensual, imaginative Alexandria and a more pragmatic, austere Rome.Many consider Shakespeares Cleopatra, whom Enobarbus describes as having "infinite variety", as one of the most complex and fully developed female characters in the playwrights body of work.:?p.45? She is frequently vain and histrionic enough to provoke an audience almost to scorn; at the same time, Shakespeare invests her and Antony with tragic grandeur. These contradictory features have led to famously divided critical responses.It is difficult to classify Antony and Cleopatra as belonging to a single genre. It can be described as a history play (though it does not completely adhere to historical accounts), as a tragedy (though not completely in Aristotelian terms), as a comedy, as a romance, and according to some critics, such as McCarter, a problem play. All that can be said with certainty is that it is a Roman play, and perhaps even a sequel to another of Shakespeares tragedies, Julius Caesar.

Coriolanus by William Shakespeare - Coriolanus (/k?ri??le?n?s/ or /-?l??-/) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. Shakespeare worked on it during the same years he wrote Antony and Cleopatra, making them the last two tragedies written by him.Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military feats against the Volscians at Corioli. Following his success he seeks to be consul, but his disdain for the plebeians and the mutual hostility of the tribunes lead to his banishment from Rome. He presents himself to the Volscians, then leads them against Rome.The play opens in Rome shortly after the expulsion of the Tarquin kings. There are riots in progress, after stores of grain were withheld from ordinary citizens. The rioters are particularly angry at Caius Marcius, a brilliant Roman general whom they blame for the loss of their grain.The rioters encounter a patrician named Menenius Agrippa, as well as Caius Marcius himself. Menenius tries to calm the rioters, while Marcius is openly contemptuous, and says that the plebeians were not worthy of the grain because of their lack of military service. Two of the tribunes of Rome, Brutus and Sicinius, privately denounce Marcius. He leaves Rome after news arrives that a Volscian army is in the field.

La commedia degli errori (1589-1594), di William Shakespeare, narra la storia di due coppie di gemelli identici separati dalla nascita. Antifolo di Siracusa e il suo servo Dromio di Siracusa arrivano a Efeso, citta in cui vivono i loro fratelli gemelli: Antifolo di Efeso e il suo servo Dromio di Efeso. Quando i siracusani incontrano conoscenti e familiari dei loro gemelli inizia una serie di incidenti basati sullo scambio didentita che portano a baruffe, seduzioni, arresti, accuse dinfedelta, furto, pazzia ecc.

An ageing king makes a capricious decision to divide his realm among his three daughters according to the love they express for him. When the youngest daughter refuses to take part in this charade, she is banished, leaving the king dependent on her manipulative and untrustworthy sisters. In the scheming and recriminations that follow, not only does the king's own sanity crumble, but the stability of the realm itself is also threatened.

Il duca di Milano, Prospero, spodestato dal fratello Antonio, regna su un'isola deserta, un mondo di creature fatate. Qui Prospero ha sconfitto la strega che vi abitava, ha liberato gli spiriti da lei imprigionati e ha sottomesso il figlio di lei, l'orribile Calibano. Dopo dodici anni trascorsi sull'isola assieme alla figlia Miranda, Pospero fa naufragare con la sua magia la nave che trasporta l'usurpatore Antonio con il suo alleato, il re di Napoli, il figlio di questi Ferdinando e il consigliere Gonzalo. Prospero tiene in pugno i naufraghi che credono distrutta l'imbarcazione e affogato Ferdinando. Il giovane e salvo, incontra Miranda, se ne innamora e i due si fidanzano. Intanto Antonio si pente e si riconcilia con il fratello.

Il re di Sicilia Leonte ha sposato Ermione, ma crede che il figlio nascituro sia del re di Boemia Polissene. Leonte ordina al cortigiano Camillo di avvelenarlo, ma questi non gli obbedisce e fugge con Polissene. Leonte istruisce un processo per adulterio contro Ermione e fa interpellare l'oracolo di Delfi. Leonte ordina anche che la bambina, nata nel frattempo, venga abbandonata su una spiaggia deserta. La morte di Ermione giunge prima che l'oracolo sveli la sua innocenza, mentre Perdita, la bambina, viene salvata e, cresciuta, ama il figlio di Polissene con cui fugge in Sicilia. Afflitto dal senso di colpa per la morte della moglie, Leonte riconosce la figlia e riceve in dono una statua, che non solo somiglia ad Ermione, ma e Ermione stessa.