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Presents a newly edited text of William Shakespeare's "King Lear," along with detailed notes and performance annotations, introduction by Harold Bloom, commentaries by various writers including Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and John Keats, plot summary, biography, and literary criticism.

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The complete text of the original play

A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language

A complete list of characters,

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This invaluable new study guide to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays contains a selection of the finest criticism through the centuries on Othello. Students will benefit from the abundant features included in this volume, such as an introduction by Harold Bloom, an accessible summary, analysis of key passages, a comprehensive list of characters, a biography of Shakespeare, and more.

Othello appoints Cassio as his chief lieutenant, arousing the jealosy of Iago, who conspires to undo them both. Iago tells Othello that his wife, the beautiful Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio.

Two minor characters from "Hamlet" offer a novel view of the melancholy Dane.

Contains a translation of Euripides' Greek drama "Bacchae" in which the women of Thebes drink and dance with abandon thanks to the god Dionysus. Pentheus, the king of Thebes, denounces Dionysus causing the god to get revenge.

A patch of woods is discovered to rejuvenate the dead and a new doctor in town uses it to restore the life of his dead son. But it soon becomes clear that his son has changed. Bonus features include interviews, featurettes, commentary, and more.