William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

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Nov 2, 1987 · English · Hardcover (61 pages)

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 61
Language English
Published Nov 2, 1987
Publisher Clarkson Potter
ISBN-10 0517567083
ISBN-13 9780517567081

Description

Shakespeare's reputation as a playwright overshadows the fact that he was perhaps an even greater poet. This selection of his poetry -- sonnets, and songs and verse from the plays, some justly familiar, others less known -- offers the quintessence of his remarkable art and provides an enticing introduction to his work.

The songs and sonnets are accompanied by Elizabethan miniatures and illuminated manuscripts, the verse from plays is accompanied by paintings of the nineteenth century.

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Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's four great tragedies, encompassing witchcraft, bloody murder, ghostly apparitions.

April 12th 2026

The great Scottish play. A few things for non-Scottish readers: - Thanes are similar to lords, a lot of the locations still exist as do regions of Scotland. The real Macbeth was totally different from Will Shakespeare version. And yes Alistair Maclean probably did use the line 'The Way to Dusty Death' as a book title.

March 9th 2026

Macbeth by William Shakespeare is dark, intense, and full of iconic moments, especially the eerie witches and the theme of ambition spiraling out of control. The psychological unraveling of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is compelling, and the mood is consistently haunting. However, the pacing feels uneven, some side characters lack depth, and the heavy, complex language can make it harder to stay engaged. It’s an important and memorable tragedy, but not the most enjoyable or accessible of Shakespeare’s plays.

February 26th 2026