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Zusatztext “A remarkable edition! one that makes Shakespeare’s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.”—James Shapiro! professor! Columbia University! bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599 “A feast of literary and historical information.” —The Wall Street Journal Informationen zum Autor William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Jonathan Bate is a professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance literature at the University of Warwick. Widely known as a critic, award-winning biographer, and broadcaster, Bate is the author of several books on Shakespeare. He is also the principal editor of the Modern Library's and Royal Shakespeare Company's highly acclaimed William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Eric Rasmussen , a professor of English at the University of Nevada, is one of today's leading textual experts on Shakespeare. Klappentext "These words are razors to my wounded heart." --Titus Andronicus "We have seen better days." --Timon of Athens Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide fresh new editions of the two great tragedies: Titus Adronicus, a graphic story of revenge, and Timon of Athens , a cautionary tale about false friends and unearned loyalty. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: - original Introductions to Titus Andronicus and Timon of Athens - incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work - commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers - photographs of key RSC productions >Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.Titus Andronicus Act 1 Scene 1 running scene 1 Flourish. Enter the Tribunes and Senators, aloft. And then enter Saturninus and his followers at one door [below], and Bassianus and his followers at the other, with Drum and Colours SATURNINUS Noble patricians, patrons of my right, Defend the justice of my cause with arms. And countrymen, my loving followers, Plead my successive title with your swords. I was the first-born son that was the last That wore the imperial diadem of Rome: Then let my father´s honours live in me, Nor wrong mine age with this indignity. BASSIANUS Romans, friends, followers, favourers of my right, If ever Bassianus, Caesar´s son, Were gracious in the eyes of royal Rome, Keep then this passage to the Capitol, And suffer not dishonour to approach Th´imperial seat, to virtue consecrate, To justice, continence and nobility: But let desert in pure election shine, And, Romans, fight for freedom in your choice. Enter Marcus Andronicus, aloft, with the crown MARCUS Princes, that strive by factions and by friends Ambitiously for rule and empery, Know that the people of Rome, for whom we stand A special party, have by common voice In election for the Roman empery, Chosen Andronicus, surnamèd Pius For many good and great deserts to Rome: A nobler man, a braver warrior, Lives not this day within the city walls. He by the senate is accited home From...
