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Hamlet's father, the king of Denmark, has been murdered. But by whom? A ghost appears who claims to be the dead king.

Young Antipholus of Syracuse is searching the world for his identical twin brother, separated from him at birth.

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's comedies. Bassanio, a penniless Venetian noble asks his friend to borrow money to impress a heiress named Portia.

Two families of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been feuding with each other for years.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, uses his skill at controlling natural forces to cause the shipwreck of his old opponents, forcing them to seek refuge on the island where he and his daughter Miranda have been living in exile, and setting the stage for Miranda to fall in love with Ferdinand, the prince of Naples.

"Thou mettest with things dying, I with things new-born." King Leontes of Sicilia is seized by sudden and terrible jealousy of his wife Hermione, whom he accuses of adultery.

Presents William Shakespeare's play in which a man, swayed by his jealous friend's deceptions, tragically doubts his wife's faithfulness; and includes an introduction, text glosses, the "Willow" song, background on Shakespeare and his world, a list of further resources, and tools and suggestions for exploring the play in the classroom.

"Orson Welles' dark and moody screen version of the classic William Shakespeare tragedy about a presumptuous Scottish prince's quest for power through patricide - in keeping with both the play's spirit and Welles' vision.

Presents the text of "A Midsummer Night's Dream, " in which two sets of lovers get lost in the woods and become caught up in a dispute between the fairy king and queen, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

Collection of twenty-four one-act plays, most in the public domain, that can be staged by groups with limited funds, with biographical notes on each of the playwrights represented.

Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit.

Presents prose retellings of twenty of William Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies, including "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Macbeth.

One-hundred thirteen classical audition pieces from around the world, including selections from "Antigone, " "The Cid, " "Uncle Vanya, " and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.