Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

A collection of eight critical essays on Chaucer's "Knight's Tale, " arranged chronologically in order of their original publication.

Includes a brief biography of the author, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

Introduces Shakespeare's play Macbeth, discussing plot and characters, possible sources of inspiration for the play, the history of early performances, and how the productions have evolved over the years.

Prospero uses magic to conjure a storm and torment the survivors of a shipwreck, including the King of Naples and Prospero?s treacherous brother, Antonio. Prospero?s slave, Caliban, plots to rid himself of his master, but is thwarted by Prospero?s spirit-servant Ariel. The King?s young son Ferdinand, thought to be dead, falls in love with Prospero?s daughter Miranda. Their celebrations are cut short when Prospero confronts his brother and reveals...

In order to win the wealthy Portia's hand in marriage, Bassanio thinks he needs money to impress her. He goes to his friend Antonio for help, but Antonio's money is tied up in ships. Antonio brings him to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock despises Antonio but agrees to lend Bassanio 3,000 ducats without interest ... on one condition: that Antonio surrender a pound of flesh if Bassanio can't repay the loan. Set in Venice, this play addresses the...

A collection of critical essays on Dickens and his works.

Surveys world literature in English from the U.S., Ireland, India, Pakistan, Ceylon, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the West Indies, South Africa, and the new African states.