Four Great Tragedies
Shakespeare, William
What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a "loftyö play showing "personages of great stateö caught up in a "lamentableö action that "beginneth prosperously and endeth unfortunately.ö Whether judged by this or any other standard, the plays selected for this collection are considered to be the four central works of Shakespearean tragedy and must be included in any list of ...
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What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a "loftyö play showing "personages of great stateö caught up in a "lamentableö action that "beginneth prosperously and endeth unfortunately.ö Whether judged by this or any other standard, the plays selected for this collection are considered to be the four central works of Shakespearean tragedy and must be included in any list of the world´s finest tragic literature.
This collection in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:
An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater
A special introduction by the series' general editor, Sylvan Barnet
Reliable texts by noted Shakespeare scholars
Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
Recommended readings
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