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Books in Folger Shakespeare Library series

  • King Lear

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Filiquarian, Nov. 7, 2007)
    King Lear is a Tragedy written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. King Lear is a tragic play about King Lear, who is being driven into madness and his banishment of his daughter Cordelia, who refuses to play his game. King Lear is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.
  • The tragedy of Julius Caesar

    William Shakespeare

    Unknown Binding (Washington Square Press, Feb. 10, 1959)
    None
  • Richard III

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Filiquarian, Nov. 7, 2007)
    Richard III is a History written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Richard III is about a King who makes enemies out of his friends in an attempt to make his Kingdom stronger, thus enidng the War of the Roses. Richard III is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.
  • Richard II

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (FQ Classics, Sept. 3, 2007)
    Richard II is a History written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Richard II is a play about the rise and fall of King Richard IIm and focouses on his desertion by his followers and removal from the throne. Richard II is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.
  • King John

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (FQ Classics, Sept. 3, 2007)
    King John is a History written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. King John is a play that focuses on the life and death of King John. King John is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.
  • " Romeo and Juliet "

    Wendy Greenhill

    Paperback (Heinemann Library, April 26, 2007)
    None
  • Romeo and Juliet

    Paul Wignall

    Hardcover (Heinemann-Raintree, Sept. 15, 2005)
    A synopsis of the plot and analysis of the characters in Romeo & Juliet, an exploration of possible sources of inspiration, and a history of the play's production.
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  • Shakespeare's Theatre

    Wendy Greenhill, Paul Wignall

    Hardcover (Heinemann Library, April 27, 2006)
    None
  • Timon of Athens

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (FQ Classics, Sept. 3, 2007)
    Timon of Athens is a Tragedy written by English playwright William Shakespeare, who is widely considered to be the greatest writer of the English language. Timon of Athens is a play about a day in the life of Lord Timon, who promises a sum of money to Ventidius, only to find out that he himself is broke. Timon of Athens is an important work of William Shakespeares, and is highly recommended for fans of his works as well as those discovering his plays for the first time.
  • William Shakespeare

    Wendy Greenhill

    Hardcover (Heinemann Educational Books - Library Division, Sept. 10, 1996)
    None
  • Merchant of Venice

    Wendy Greenhill, Paul Wignall

    Paperback (Heinemann Educational Books Ltd, May 15, 1997)
    An addition to the SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY which provides an introduction to key plays and Shakespeare's theatre, Suitable for the National Curriculum at Key Stages 3/4, each title covers the historical background to the play, the story of the play and the ideas of actors, directors and designers who have worked with the plays.
  • Shakesepeare Library: Pack A

    Wendy Greenhill, Paul Wignall

    Hardcover (Heinemann Library, May 3, 2006)
    This series offers an insight into Shakespeare theatre as we enjoy it today, and as it was intended when first performed. The books include background information on popular plays and details of Shakespeare's life. Each book includes: examples of recent stage production; extensive primary source material; and, cast of characters and plot of the play.