The action takes place in Verona and features two great enemy families, the Montagues and the Capulets. At a masked ball given by the Capulets, Romeo, a Montague, falls madly in love with Juliet, a Capulet promised in marriage to Count Paris, a young noble. He meets her at nightfall, under her balcony, to declare his love for her. Madly in love, they asked Brother Laurent the next day to marry them. But their happiness will be brief...

Romeo and Juliet

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True love takes the stage at the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hipployta, as the fairies of the forest interfere with the lives of mortals attending the wedding feast. Although betrothed to Demetrius, Hermia is in love with Lysander and must choose between bowing to her father's wishes or a life of chastity. But Helena is in love with Demetrius, who only has eyes for Hermia. At the same time, Oberon, king of the fairies, seeks to punish his wife Titania using a love potion, as the realms of mortals and fairies collide on one magical midsummer night. 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.

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Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare probably written between 1603 and   1607 and first published in 1623. The work tells the story of a brave   Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches   that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and   spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the   throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia, and he soon   becomes a tyrannical ruler as he is forced to commit more and more murders to   protect himself from enmity and suspicion. The bloodbath and consequent civil   war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of arrogance,   madness, and death.
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.

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 Universally admired and quoted, Shakespeare's Sonnets have love, beauty and the passing of time at their heart. Featuring some of the best-known and best-loved lines in the history of poetry ('Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?', 'Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds'), these evocative sonnets explore passion, the fleeting nature of beauty and the essence of true and everlasting love.

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"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

" Les belles histoires d'amour ont toujours enflammé l'imagination des hommes. L'Antiquité nous a légué celle d'Orphée et Eurydice, où s'exprime le rêve éternel d'un attachement capable de vaincre la mort. Le Moyen Âge nous a donné Tristan et Iseut, dont la passion fatale, interdite, trouve dans la mort sa consommation suprême. Héritier d'une tradition romanesque plus populaire, Shakespeare nous livre dans les personnes de Roméo et de Juliette un mythe différent encore, de l'amour pur mais impossible. Ici, pas d'adultère, pas de remords, pas de pacte suicidaire, pas d'au-delà. L'amour de Roméo et Juliette est tout entier de fraîcheur et de jeunesse. La vie et l'accoutumance l'auraient-elles émoussé ? Shakespeare n'en souffle mot : ce n'est pas son thème. Le poète a voulu célébrer un moment unique, un bonheur fugitif, sans égal, qui est bien, comme Roméo nous le dit, un éclair avant la mort. L'amour est cette illumination qui soudain, brièvement peut-être, donne sens à l'existence. "
Victor Bourgy.

Une édition bilingue de Roméo et Juliette avec une traduction de Victor Bourgy inédite en poche et saluée par Pierre Assouline.

Roméo et Juliette

"Questa Commedia degli errori, oltre a risultare divertente, saprà anche sorprendervi con giochi di parole, riflessioni, equivoci di assoluta modernità". Maurizio NichettiNulla è più comico ma al contempo serio del reale e avere modo di percepire la follia che ci circonda attraverso un'opera teatrale può rivelarsi un'esperienza unica, vivace, sagace. Pensate: quattro gemelli che si rincorrono in una Ephesus magica, a tratti diabolica, dove tutti peccano o hanno peccato. che poi, sai che novità, fosse solo Ephesus a essere così!Leggetela, se vi piace rimanere stupiti, altrimenti leggete libri di ricette, di solito più prevedibili; leggetela, perché è la definizione del suo genere, e perché capirete davvero come le parole e i loro giochi possano diventare magici e trasformare gli eventi; leggetela perché è dannatamente sfacciata, come le sorprese che la vita può riservarci, così poi quando scoprirete di avere un gemello dal quale siete stati separati alla nascita, prenderete la prima nave per Ephesus insieme al vostro schiavo, anche lui alla ricerca del proprio gemello, mettendo a repentaglio la vostra vita, quella di vostro padre e di vostra madre, e saprete almeno come - non - comportarvi. Leggetela perché non leggerete al suo interno solo Shakespeare ma anche Plauto e Aristofane e tre al prezzo di uno pare al giorno d'oggi una gran cosa. Leggetela perché oltre a questi tre egregi, ne sono certa, (ri)troverete anche un po' di voi stessi e di quel vento che a volte spazza via la nostra pazza normalità.[dalla prefazione di Michela Golia]

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