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Hamlet

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a world of violence and generational conflict in which two young people fall in love and die because of that love. The story is rather extraordinary in that the normal problems faced by young lovers are here so very large. It is not simply that the families of Romeo and Juliet disapprove of the lover's affection for each other; rather, the Montagues and the Capulets are on opposite sides in a blood feud and are trying to kill each other on the streets of Verona. Every time a member of one of the two families dies in the fight, his relatives demand the blood of his killer. Because of the feud, if Romeo is discovered with Juliet by her family, he will be killed. Once Romeo is banished, the only way that Juliet can avoid being married to someone else is to take a potion that apparently kills her, so that she is burried with the bodies of her slain relatives. In this violent, death-filled world, the movement of the story from love at first sight to the union of the lovers in death seems almost inevitable.What is so striking about this play is that despite its extraordinary setting (one perhaps reflecting Elizabethan attitudes about hot-blooded Italians), it has become the quintessential story of young love. Because most young lovers feel that they have to overcome giant obstacles in order to be together, because they feel that they would rather die than be kept apart, and especially because the language Shakespeare gives his young lovers is so exquisite, allowing them to say to each other just what we would all say to a lover if we only knew how, it is easy to respond to this play as if it were about all young lovers rather than about a particular couple in a very unusual world. (When the play was rewritten in the eighteen century as The History and Fall of Caius Marius, the violent setting became that of a particularly discordant period in classical Rome; when Leonard Berstein rewrote the play as West Side Story, he chose the violent world of New York street gangs.)

Roméo et Juliette

"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

[C]e qui rend cette version vibrante, d’une extraordinaire efficacité scénique, c’est sa langue. [...] Toute compliquée et imagée qu’elle soit, la langue shakespearienne est propulsée par des rythmes motoriques d’une énergie sidérante : c’est une langue qui galope comme un cheval, qui claque comme une oriflamme, qui tranche comme un sabre. C’est une langue au grand souffle qui ancre l’acteur dans le réel pour mieux le propulser dans une dimension supra-humaine, celle de la scène, où tout est plus concentré, plus dense, plus intense que dans la vie. Ce Hamlet de Jean Marc Dalpé, comme celui de William Shakespeare, n’est pas fait pour être lu : il est fait pour être joué. Mais tournez quand même la page pour lire. Mais faites plaisir à Shakespeare et Dalpé : lisez à haute voix les passages qui vous appellent : ils vous enivreront. Paul Lefebvre, préface

Macbeth. -Et qui donc saurait être sage et fou, modéré et furieux, loyal et neutre, sur le coup du moment ? Pas un homme ! Cette traduction, trop méconnue, peut être lue comme la plus belle et la plus fidèle à l'esprit élisabéthain.

Dans la Vérone de la Renaissance, deux illustres familles - les Montagues et les Capulets - s'affrontent et couvrent la ville de sang. Un soir, lors d'un bal, les héritiers de ces clans ennemis, Roméo et Juliette, se voient et tombent instantanément amoureux l'un de l'autre.

Mais comment s'aimer quand on est né pour se détester? Que faire afin d'échapper au poids des lois familiales ? Pour les deux amants, la fuite paraît la seule issue possible. Hélas, Roméo et Juliette apprendront à leurs dépens que leur innocente jeunesse est impuissante face à un destin qui les dépasse et que l'amour, comme la haine, peut conduire à la mort.

Avec Roméo et Juliette, Shakespeare explore l'intensité des passions et met en scène le sacrifice d'un amour interdit.

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Spanning approximately fifty years beginning with the coronation of the king upon the death of Henry V and concluding with the fall of the House of Lancaster, William Shakespeare's Henry VI trilogy reveals the king's struggles under the pressures of prolonged wars with his foreign territories in France and Ireland, and the civil war that threatens his reign. At the beginning of Henry VI, Part III, England is now a nation divided. Unable to maintain a lasting peace between his noblemen, Henry VI must defend his crown on the run from the victorious Yorkists after the first battle of St. Alban's. Revenge, power, morality, and loyalty come to the forefront within this final play in the Henry VI trilogy as the two sides battle for control and the crown. 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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