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An alternative biography of Shakespeare seen through the lens of queer Elizabethan England. From the Head of Research at The Globe, London.
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Stephen Porter
New paperback edition - Life in the Tudor metropolis for both commoner and king alike. Everyday Life in Tudor London vividly recreates this colourful city.
William Shakespeare
Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.
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This edition features an attractive bonded-leather binding, distinctive gilt edging and decorative endpapers.
Discover the depth of love, beauty, and time in Shakespeare's Sonnets. This collection of 154 poems showcases the Bard's unmatched ability to capture the human experience with lyrical brilliance and…
Innocence and Jealousy--Like Othello and The Winter's Tale Cymbeline deals with perceived betrayal and jealousy. Posthumus Leonatus loves Imogen daughter of Cymbeline the King of Britain. Cymbeline has forbidden their…
Irresponsibility of Youth--The reign of King Henry IV is not going smoothly. He is at odds with the Percys and much of the nobility does not consider his son Hal…
Heredity and Ability--Henry VI Part 1 opens at the funeral of Henry V who died unexceptedly in his prime. Henry's brothers and his uncle do not think his son who…
Magic and Civil War--Collected here are all three parts of King Henry VI. The three plays cover the time from Henry's ascension to the throne to his eventual death at…
Magic and Treachery- The Play starts which young King henry VI Marrying Margaret of Anjou. William de la Pol has plans to influence Henry through his young wife. Magic and…
Loyalty and Heredity-- King Henry VIII covers the period of Henry's reign from shortly after he becomes king to the birth of Elizabeth who would one day become queen and…
War and Betrayal--France threatens war with England unless King John renounces his claim to the throne in favor of his nephew Arthur. John refuses and war ensues. John is excommunicated…
"The Tragedy of Coriolanus" by William Shakespeare is a compelling exploration of pride, power, and political manipulation set in ancient Rome. The play follows the rise and fall of the…
"The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare is a captivating tale of love, power, and political intrigue set against the backdrop of the ancient world. The play follows…
"Pericles, Prince of Tyre" is one of William Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, but it offers a rich tapestry of adventure, romance, and intrigue. The play follows the titular character, Pericles, on…
"King Richard III" by William Shakespeare is a gripping historical tragedy that portrays the rise and fall of the notorious English monarch Richard III. Set amidst the tumultuous Wars of…
"King John" by William Shakespeare is a gripping historical drama that chronicles the tumultuous reign of King John of England during the early 13th century. Set against the backdrop of…
The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to…
A vivid portrayal of the struggle for power and the complexities of royal politics in the 13th century
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Greed and Anger--King Richard is called upon to settle a dispute over money between Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray. The situation escalates and Mowbray challenges Bolingbroke to a duel. A…
Villainy and Treachery--Richard III tells of the story of how Richard steals the kingdom from his young nephew after the death of his brother Edward. There is much murder and…
Titus Andronicus follows the Roman general Titus as he is ensnared in a relentless cycle of revenge with Tamora, the vengeful Queen of the Goths.
"King Richard III," Shakespeare's gripping historical drama, unravels the Machiavellian rise and fall of one of England's most infamous monarchs. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, driven by unquenchable ambition and a…
"The Winter's Tale," one of Shakespeare's late masterpieces, unfolds a tale of jealousy, redemption, and the enduring power of forgiveness. Set amidst the stark contrasts of Sicilia and Bohemia, this…
"Embark on a journey of magic, betrayal, and redemption in Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, 'The Tempest.' Set on a remote island, this captivating tale follows the exiled Prospero, a sorcerer seeking…
Antony and Cleopatra tells the captivating tale of two of history's most legendary figures, whose passionate love affair became both the stuff of myth and the catalyst for political upheaval…
Step into the enchanting forest of Arden where the complexities of love, identity, and the whims of fortune unfold in William Shakespeare's timeless comedy, "As You Like It." Follow the…
In Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, "Julius Caesar," the epic tale unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Rome's political turmoil and ambition. As Caesar's rising power threatens the stability of the Republic…
In Shakespeare's timeless comedy, "The Taming of the Shrew," the stage is set for a battle of wits, wills, and hearts. Amidst the vibrant backdrop of Padua, we encounter the…
In Shakespeare's haunting tragedy, "Macbeth," ambition proves to be a double-edged sword as one man's relentless pursuit of power leads to his own undoing. Set amidst the dark and brooding…
"The Tragedy of King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a harrowing tale of power, betrayal, and madness. Set in a world of political intrigue and familial strife, the aging King…
"Romeo and Juliet," William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, encapsulates the power of love and the consequences of fate. Set in the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of Verona, the story follows the…
Enter the enchanting world of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night, ' where love knows no bounds and identity is both a mask and a revelation. Set in the mythical land of Illyria…
Enter the world of jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation in William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, 'Othello'. Set against the backdrop of Venice, this gripping tale follows the noble Moor, Othello, whose love…
All's Well That Ends Well is a play by William Shakespeare, published in the First Folio in 1623, where it is listed among the comedies. There is a debate regarding…
In Shakespeare's beloved comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," the idyllic town of Messina becomes a stage for love, wit, and mischief. As the war-hero Claudio and the fair Hero prepare…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1885.
"The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare presents a timeless exploration of power, loyalty, and the consequences of ambition. Set in ancient Rome, the play follows the events…
"The Life of King Henry V" is a historical play attributed to William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1599. It is the final installment in Shakespeare's tetralogy of…
"The Life of King Henry VIII" is a historical play attributed to William Shakespeare, although it is believed to have been co-written with John Fletcher. Also known simply as "Henry…
