Full of murderous action, Macbeth is ideal for manga
Witches, ghosts, murders, battles, blood-if ever a Shakespeare play
cried out for a manga version, Macbeth is it! The play regularly sells
over 25,000 copies a year, and now manga fans can get caught up in the
action as the Bard explores the social forces at work when men act
against their better nature and the natural order of things.
Witches
and prophesies. Fate and fortune. Murders and atrocities. Insomnia and
insanity. Unchecked aspirations and even decapitation. Power-crazed and
convinced of his own invincibility, Macbeth, the Scottish war hero,
turns into a serial killer, annihilating anybody who gets in his way.
This fast-paced manga edition gets you quickly engrossed in Macbeth's
blood-soaked path to power and Shakespeare's timeless themes.
A new way for readers to appreciate one of Shakespeare's most-quoted plays
Adapted for the cinema many times and performed regularly on stages
around the globe, Hamlet is Shakespeare's most enduringly popular play,
with sales regularly topping 50,000 copies a year. This manga edition
retells the story of Hamlet using one of today's hottest book formats,
making the play's action and meaning more accessible and enjoyable than
ever.
The
sudden death of the king, later revealed to be murder. The queen's
all-too-sudden remarriage to the king's brother, the murderer. The
grieving, suspicious Prince Hamlet. Supernatural visitations.
Deception, manipulation, and soul-searching deliberation. Plots, leaks,
and counterplots. Poisoned wine. A rigged sword fight. Revenge.
In this fast-paced manga edition, you're instantly caught up in the
conflicts and passions that make this one of Shakespeare's most beloved
tragedies.
You don't have to look any further to find the best of the Bard! From misalliances and misadventures to romance and comedy, students can explore the wonderful world of Shakespeare through Readers Theatre. This unique collection of 13 scripts from Weekly Reader's Read magazine features age-appropriate play adaptations from some of Shakespeare's greatest and best-known works. Magnificently preserving the flavor of Shakespeare's writings, the language has been modernized so that young readers can easily grasp and appreciate the characters and the plot. Each script is accompanied by a summary, presentation suggestions, and a character list. The scripts can be used independently (for stand-alone performances) or as precursors to classroom units on Shakespeare (e.g., in conjunction with reading or viewing one of Shakespeare's plays in its original version). Plays include:
# As You Like It
# Hamlet
# Julius Caesar
# King Lear
# Macbeth
# A Midsummer Night's Dream
# The Merchant of Venice
# Much Ado About Nothing
# Othello
# Romeo and Juliet
# The Taming of the Shrew
# The Tempest
# Twelfth Night Grades 6-12
Othello is one of Shakespeare's great tragedies. In this Routledge Literary Sourcebook,
Andrew Hadfield provides the ideal starting point for students studying
this play. Along with extensive annotated extracts from the play
itself, the sourcebook includes materials on: contemporary documents;
early critical reception of the play; twentieth century criticism and
the play in performance.
