À l'heure où les elfes s'éveillent, les humains s'endorment, et il est demandé au spectateur, victime consentante, de croire à la communication improbable de ces deux mondes. Les uns habitent la cité, régie par une loi anti-naturelle et imposée ; les autres demeurent au plus profond des bois, lieu où les lois irrationnelles de l'amour ont libre cours. Thésée juge les amoureux, Obéron les réconcilie grâce à un philtre d'amour qui, tel une encre magique, engendre dans le coeur des amants, comme dans l'intrigue, des bouleversements baroques.

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This   carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Tragedies of William Shakespeare" is   formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of   contents.
Shakespeare wrote tragedies from the beginning of his career. One of his   earliest plays was the Roman tragedy Titus Andronicus, which he followed a   few years later with Romeo and Juliet. However, his most admired tragedies   were written in a seven-year period between 1601 and 1608. These include his   four major tragedies Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth, along with   Antony & Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Cymbeline, Julius Caesar and the   lesser-known Timon of Athens and Troilus and Cressida.
Table of Contents:
Romeo And Juliet
Coriolanus
Titus Andronicus
Timon Of Athens
Julius Caesar
Macbeth
Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark
Troilus And Cressida
King Lear
Othello, The Moor Of Venice
Antony And Cleopatra
Cymbeline
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.

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 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven'

 Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However, he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit on the loan must be a pound of Antonio's flesh. In the most renowned onstage law scene of all time, Portia proves herself one of Shakespeare's most cunning heroines, disguising herself as a lawyer and vanquishing Shylock's claims; meanwhile, Shylock triumphs on a humanitarian level with his plea for tolerance: 'Hath not a Jew eyes?'

 Viewed paradoxically as anti-Semitic, while at the same time powerfully liberal for its time, The Merchant of Venice is at its core a bittersweet drama, exploring the noble themes of prejudice, justice and honour.

The Merchant of Venice

Cette farce exauce le voeu d'une reine. Ayant découvert Falstaff dans les deux parties d'Henry IV, avant que Shakespeare le fasse mourir dans Henry V, Elisabeth Ier voulait revoir sur scène le plantureux chevalier, amoureux cette fois. Et à Windsor, ce n'est pas la Cour que fréquente l'ancien compagnon de débauche du prince héritier, mais la petite société comique d'une ville de province, avec des étrangers - un pasteur gallois, un médecin français - qui massacrent l'anglais, et des bourgeois locaux, tels ces Lepage et Duflot dont Falstaff, nobliau sans le sou, guigne les femmes et la fortune. Courtisées en même temps, les deux joyeuses épouses mènent ensemble l'intrigue, de piège en piège, jusqu'à confondre, par une nuit de sabbat, au fond du parc royal, le vieux ' cerf ' en rut qui les poursuit, alors qu'une jeune ' biche ', la fille des Lepage, en profite pour s'enfuir avec son amoureux...

Les joyeuses commères de Windsor

Though he was wild and rambunctious in his youth, Prince Hal has now ascended the throne as King Henry V, the cunning and ambitious ruler of England. Embarking on a campaign in France, King Henry V deftly leads his fleet into the breach in an attempt to take the French territory of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. Henry V is the last of four connected plays about successive British monarchs, preceded by Richard II, Henry IV, Part I and Henry IV, Part II. 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. HarperPerennial Classics 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.

Henry V - A History

Pour commémorer le troisième centenaire de la naissance du grand dramaturge anglais, Victor Hugo publiait, en 1864, son William Shakespeare. Cent ans après, il apparaît que la traduction de son fils, François-Victor Hugo, demeure, dans son unité et dans son intégralité, la plus vivante, en tout cas la plus digne de témoigner de l'actualité du grand Will.

Richard III, Roméo et Juliette, Hamlet

"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare is a gripping tragedy that delves into the dark realms of ambition, power, and guilt. Set in medieval Scotland, it tells the tale of Macbeth, a brave warrior whose encounter with three witches propels him and his wife, Lady Macbeth, into a murderous quest for the throne. This play is a haunting exploration of the corrupting nature of unchecked ambition. As Macbeth's lust for power grows, he descends into madness, haunted by visions and guilt. The famous soliloquies, like "Out, out, brief candle", reveal the depths of his torment. Shakespeare's masterful use of language and psychological insight make "Macbeth" a timeless classic. It's a thrilling journey through betrayal, murder, and the consequences of one's choices. Whether you're a fan of psychological drama or simply love a good tragedy, "Macbeth" is a must-read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final act. 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.

Macbeth

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The phoenix and the turtledove are both symbols of love, devotion, and perfection. In this allegorical poem, Shakespeare depicts the funeral arrangements for the Phoenix and the Turtledove, representing love, unity, and marriage in the tragedy of their deaths. 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. HarperPerennial Classics 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.

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