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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.

With his wedding a week away, Claudio can't wait to marry the beautiful young Hero.

Rosalind, daughter of the deposed Duke Senior, is exiled from the court by her wicked uncle.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "Coriolanus" 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.

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.

Presents the text of "Twelfth Night," in which Viola, disguised as a man, falls in love with Duke Orsino; while Olivia, the object of Orsino's attentions, is attracted to Viola, believing her to be male, and includes introductory and textual notes, character lists and studies, a synopsis, teaching tools and suggestions, historical background, and biographical information about Shakespeare.

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.

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" 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.

Contains the classic play by William Shakespeare along with an extensive overview of the author's life and works, introduction to the play, textual notes and commentaries, and a stage history of actors, directors, and productions.

Presents an annotated edition of Shakespeare's historical drama about the struggles of England's King John; and includes discussion of the history of the play and its performance, and the possible sources of the story.