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Informationen zum Autor William Shakespeare Edited by David Bevington and David Scott Kastan Klappentext Hamlet One of the most famous plays of all time, the compelling tragedy of the young prince of Denmark who must reconcile his longing for oblivion with his duty to avenge his father's murder is one of Shakespeare's greatest works. The ghost, Ophelia's death and burial, the play within a play, and the breathtaking swordplay are just some of the elements that make Hamlet a masterpiece of the theater. Othello This great tragedy of unsurpassed intensity and emotion is played out against Renaissance splendor. The doomed marriage of Desdemona to the Moor Othello is the focus of a storm of tension, incited by the consummately evil villain Iago, that culminates in one of the most deeply moving scenes in theatrical history. King Lear Here is the famous and moving tragedy of a king who foolishly divides his kingdom between his two wicked daughters and estranges himself from the young daughter who loves him-a theatrical spectacle of outstanding proportions. Macbeth No dramatist has ever seen with more frightening clarity into the heart and mind of a murderer than has Shakespeare in this brilliant and bloody tragedy of evil. Taunted into asserting his "masculinity” by his ambitious wife, Macbeth chooses to embrace the Weird Sisters' prophecy and kill his king-and thus, seals his own doom. Each Edition Includes: • Comprehensive explanatory notes • Vivid introductions and the most up-to-date scholarship • Clear, modernized spelling and punctuation, enabling contemporary readers to understand the Elizabethan English • Completely updated, detailed bibliographies and performance histories • An interpretive essay on film adaptations of the play, along with an extensive filmography [Dramatis Personae ghost of Hamlet, the former King of Denmark Claudius, King of Denmark, the former King's brother Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, widow of the former King and now wife of Claudius Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, son of the late King and of Gertrude Polonius, Councillor to the King Laertes, his son Ophelia, his daughter Reynaldo, his servant Horatio, Hamlet's friend and fellow student Voltimand, Cornelius, Rosencrantz, Guildenstern, members of the Danish court Osric, a gentleman, a lord, Bernardo, Francisco, officers and soldiers on watch Marcellus, Fortinbras, Prince of Norway captain in his army Three or Four players, taking the roles of prologue, player king, player queen, and Lucianus Two messengers first sailor Two clowns, a gravedigger and his companion priest first ambassador from England Lords, Soldiers, Attendants, Guards, other Players, Followers of Laertes, other Sailors, another Ambassador or Ambassadors from England scene: Denmark] [1.1] A Enter Bernardo and Francisco, two sentinels, [meeting]. Bernardo Who's there? Francisco Nay, answer me. Stand and unfold yourself. 2 Bernardo Long live the King! Francisco Bernardo? Bernardo He. Francisco You come most carefully upon your hour. Bernardo 'Tis now struck twelve. Get thee to bed, Francisco. Francisco For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold, And I am sick at heart. Bernardo Have you had quiet guard? Francisco Not a mouse stirring. Bernardo Well, good night. If you do meet Horatio and Marcellus, The rivals of my watch, bid them make haste. 14 Enter Horatio and Marcellus. Francisco I think I hear them.--Stand, ho! Who is there? Horatio Frien...
