An Oxford Anthology of ShakespeareClarendon Press, 1987 - 396 Seiten In this elegantly-crafted anthology, readers have at their fingertips over two hundred of the finest examples of Shakespeare's work, ranging from two-line aphorisms, to sonnets, to complete scenes. Ideal for browsing, it allows readers to revisit favorite passages--Hamlet's soliloquy, the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet--or to discover unfamiliar gems. Above all, it permits readers to savor Shakespeare's unequalled capacity to portray the peaks and valleys of human experience. Here readers will rediscover Shakespeare's extraordinary ability to capture in words the hearts, minds, and imaginations of kings and peasants, wise men and fools, warriors and page-boys, statesmen and common thieves. And hear quintessential expressions of admiration and vituperation, villainy and virtue, grief, joy, and despair. It is unlikely that a selection from the work of any other writer could represent so wide a range of human experience. In creating this anthology, Stanley Wells--the General Editor of the Oxford Shakespeare--has tried to select those passages that are most attractive in their own right and that suffer least from being read out of context. For the reader's convenience, he has arranged the excerpts according to subject matter, under headings such as Friendship, Love, Hatred, Responsibility and Government, Time, Wisdom and Folly, and Death. For readers looking for a particular quotation, there is also a play-by-play index. Highlighted by some of the most memorable and moving moments in world literature, this anthology is also a masterpiece of craftsmenship, with exquisite endpapers, excellent typography, and high quality paper. It is a perfect gift for the aficionado of Shakespeare or for anyone who loves fine writing. |
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... fire drives out one fire , one nail one nail ; Rights by rights falter , strengths by strengths do fail . Come , let's away . When , Caius , Rome is thine , Thou art poor'st of all ; then shortly art thou mine . ( Coriolanus , 4.7.28-57 ) ...
... fire drives out one fire , one nail one nail ; Rights by rights falter , strengths by strengths do fail . Come , let's away . When , Caius , Rome is thine , Thou art poor'st of all ; then shortly art thou mine . ( Coriolanus , 4.7.28-57 ) ...
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... fire . And wast thou fain , To hovel thee with swine and rogues forlorn In short and musty straw ? Alack , alack , ' Tis wonder that thy life and wits at once poor father , Had not concluded all ! ( To the Gentleman ) He wakes . Speak ...
... fire . And wast thou fain , To hovel thee with swine and rogues forlorn In short and musty straw ? Alack , alack , ' Tis wonder that thy life and wits at once poor father , Had not concluded all ! ( To the Gentleman ) He wakes . Speak ...
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... Fire answers fire , and through their paly flames Each battle sees the other's umbered face . Steed threatens steed , in high and boastful neighs Piercing the night's dull ear , and from the tents The armourers , accomplishing the ...
... Fire answers fire , and through their paly flames Each battle sees the other's umbered face . Steed threatens steed , in high and boastful neighs Piercing the night's dull ear , and from the tents The armourers , accomplishing the ...
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A Villains Creed Desire for RevengeA Merry BondA | 172 |
The Playwrights Plea 1The Playwrights Plea 2Seem | 201 |
Playing the FoolA Fools WisdomA Fool in the ForestA | 212 |
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