Extrait : "KENT : Je croyais le roi plus favorable au duc d'Albany qu'au duc de Cornouailles. GLOUCESTER : C'est ce qui nous avait toujours semblé ; mais à présent, dans le partage du royaume, rien n'indique lequel des ducs il apprécie le plus, car les portions se balancent si également que le scrupule même ne saurait faire un choix entre l'une et l'autre. KENT montrant Edmond : N'est-ce pas là votre fils, milord ?"

Le Roi Lear

When Romeo, heartbroken and love-sick over Rosalind, meets Juliet, he falls in love almost instantly. Masked and unaware of her family origins, Romeo doesn't realize that Juliet is a Capulet-sworn enemies of his family, the Montagues. The lovers decide to escape their families' legacies and marry. Yet, it is not to be so-Juliet and her Romeo meet a tragic end, which finally unites their families and ends years of strife. Perhaps the most famous love story in the world, Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's most enduring work, and from Shakespeare in Love to Shakespeare in the Park, the star-crossed lovers have met across a crowded stage for over four hundred years. Known as "The Bard of Avon, " William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare's innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Romeo And Juliet - The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Two sets of twins are separated at birth by a storm at sea: a pair of masters (both named Antipholus) and a pair of servants (both named Dromio). Years later, the Antipholus-and-Dromio pair raised in Syracuse happen to visit Ephesus, where the respective twins reside—providing the basis for ongoing incidents of mistaken identity, within a lively plot of quarrels, arrests, and a grand courtroom denouement.Based on a pair of comic dramas from ancient Rome, The Comedy of Errors presents a spectacle of pure farce in the spirit of utmost fun and—as the title suggests—hilarious confusion. One of Shakespeare's earliest dramatic efforts, the play abounds in his trademark conceits, puns, and other forms of fanciful wordplay. It also foreshadows his later and greatest comedies, offering students and scholars a valuable key to the playwright's development.

La comédie des erreurs

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La Vie de Timon d'Athènes (Timon of Athens en anglais) est une pièce de théâtre écrite par William Shakespeare vers 1607 ou 1608.

La pièce possède une construction particulière avec plusieurs ellipses. Pour cette raison, elle est souvent considérée comme inachevée ou rédigée par plusieurs auteurs voire comme une pièce expérimentale. Elle est habituellement classée dans les tragédies, bien que certains spécialistes la classent dans les « pièces à problème » car elle présente un aspect satirique et propose des passages comiques qui relèvent de la comédie malgré la mort tragique du personnage principal.

Les sources d'inspiration de Shakespeare sont "la Vie de Marc Antoine" de Plutarque et, sans doute, un dialogue de Lucien, "Timon le misanthrope". Il n'existe aucun document qui prouve que la pièce ait été jouée du vivant de Shakespeare. On cite également comme source possible, le vingt-huitième roman de William Painter Palace of Pleasure (son trente-huitième roman étant la source principale de « Tout est bien qui finit bien ».)

Au cours des trois dernières décennies, plusieurs analyses linguistiques du texte semblent confirmer que Middleton a écrit une grande partie de la pièce. Elle contient de nombreux mots, des phrases et des choix de ponctuation qui sont habituels dans le travail de Middleton et plus rares chez Shakespeare. Ces marqueurs linguistiques sont plus fréquents dans certaines scènes, ce qui semblerait établir que la pièce est une collaboration entre Middleton et Shakespeare, et non pas une révision du travail de l' un par l'autre.

Cette démonstration suggère que Middleton a écrit environ un tiers de la pièce, comprenant la plupart des scènes centrales. Le rédacteur en chef de l'édition d'Oxford, John Jowett, présume que Middleton, a écrit la scène du banquet (Sc. 2), les scènes centrales avec les créanciers de Timon et celle de la confrontation d' Alcibiade avec le sénat, ainsi que la plupart des épisodes faisant figurer Flavius. L'humour acide de la pièce et sa représentation des relations sociales impliquant un déni des sentiments sont des traits propres à Middleton.

Timon d'Athènes

King.

Though yet of Hamlet our dear brother's death

The memory be green, and that it us befitted

To bear our hearts in grief, and our whole kingdom

To be contracted in one brow of woe;

Yet so far hath discretion fought with nature

That we with wisest sorrow think on him,

Together with remembrance of ourselves.

Therefore our sometime sister, now our queen,

Th' imperial jointress to this warlike state,

Have we, as 'twere with a defeated joy, -

With an auspicious and one dropping eye,

With mirth in funeral, and with dirge in marriage,

In equal scale weighing delight and dole, -

Taken to wife; nor have we herein barr'd

Your better wisdoms, which have freely gone

With this affair along:-or all, our thanks.

Now follows, that you know, young Fortinbras,

Holding a weak supposal of our worth,

Or thinking by our late dear brother's death

Our state to be disjoint and out of frame,

Colleagued with this dream of his advantage,

He hath not fail'd to pester us with message,

Importing the surrender of those lands

Lost by his father, with all bonds of law,

To our most valiant brother. So much for him, -

Now for ourself and for this time of meeting:

Thus much the business is:-we have here writ

To Norway, uncle of young Fortinbras, -

Who, impotent and bed-rid, scarcely hears

Of this his nephew's purpose, -to suppress

His further gait herein; in that the levies,

The lists, and full proportions are all made

Out of his subject:-and we here dispatch

You, good Cornelius, and you, Voltimand,

For bearers of this greeting to old Norway;

Giving to you no further personal power

To business with the king, more than the scope

Of these dilated articles allow.

Farewell; and let your haste commend your duty.

Hamlet

This   carefully crafted ebook: "Troilus and Cressida (The Unabridged Play) + The   Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare" is formatted for your   eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. The work was published as a quarto in 1609. Troilus and   Cressida is Shakespeare's "problem" play about the Trojan War. As   the opening Chorus tells us, the play begins in the middle of the epic   conflict, and counterpoints the drama of battle with the romance of the title   characters. Just as Agamemnon and his Greek forces attempt to woo the   invincible Achilles to resume fighting on their side, the Trojan go between   Pandarus tries to bring together Troilus, a son of King Priam, with his   niece, the lovely Cressida.
Life of William Shakespeare is a biography of William Shakespeare by the   eminent critic Sidney Lee.  This book   was one of the first major biographies of the Bard of Avon. It was published   in 1898, based on the article contributed to the Dictionary of National   Biography.
William Shakespeare (1564  - 1616)   was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in   the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often   called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon".  His extant works, including some   collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative   poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is   uncertain.
Sir Sidney Lee (1859 - 1926) was an English biographer and critic. He was a   lifelong scholar and enthusiast of Shakespeare. His article on Shakespeare in   the fifty-first volume of the Dictionary of National Biography formed the   basis of his Life of William Shakespeare. This full-length life is often   credited as the first modern biography of the poet.

Troilus and Cressida (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare

"Othello" by William Shakespeare is a captivating tale of love, jealousy, and the destructive power of deceit. Set against the backdrop of Venice, this timeless tragedy follows the noble Moorish general Othello as he falls deeply in love with the beautiful Desdemona. However, their happiness is short-lived as the ensign Iago, consumed by jealousy and ambition, begins to manipulate Othello into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful. What unfolds is a gripping narrative of deception, manipulation, and the tragic consequences of mistrust. Shakespeare masterfully explores themes of race, power, and the fragility of human emotions. As Othello's trust in Desdemona erodes, the play hurtles towards its devastating climax, showcasing the devastating impact of jealousy on love and honor. With its powerful characters, intricate plot, and profound insights into the human psyche, "Othello" remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. It's a compelling exploration of the destructive forces that can lurk within us all, making it a must-read for those seeking to delve into the complexities of human nature. ABOUT THE AUTHORWilliam Shakespeare, the immortal bard of Avon, was a masterful playwright and poet whose brilliance continues to captivate the world. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, his life remains shrouded in mystery, yet his literary legacy shines brightly. Shakespeare's unparalleled talent crafted timeless works such as "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet", and "Macbeth", exploring the depths of human emotion and the complexities of the human psyche. His words, like a symphony of language, have left an indelible mark on literature, theater, and culture, transcending time and space. Today, his eloquence and storytelling prowess continue to enchant audiences, making him an everlasting icon of artistic excellence.

Othello

Cymbeline

Le Roi Lear est, avec Othello, Macbeth, Hamlet, l'une des plus belles pièces de Shakespeare, une des plus sombres, des plus larges, des plus poétiques. Dans un monde sans âge, autour d'un roi vieillissant et qui abdique son pouvoir, des clans s'affrontent. Comme il n'y a de tragédie que familiale, Lear est trahi par deux de ses filles ; la troisième, Cordélia, lui reste fidèle, mais il ne lui rend justice que lorsqu'il est trop tard. Alors que Lear avait voulu assurer de son vivant, par donation, la vie du royaume, il ne sème que tempêtes. L'Histoire, selon Shakespeare, voit régner l'hystérie, la folie, le sang. Rien n'a vieilli de ce monde à l'envers, de cette logique du pire, de cet univers où Dieu est caché.

Le Roi Lear

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