《Signet Classics Great Dialogues of Plato》 by Plato (Author),W. H. D. Rouse (Author, Translator),Matthew S. Santirocco (Author, Introduction) Product details Paperback: 672 pages Publisher: Signet Book; Reprint edition (6 Jan. 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 0451471709 ISBN-13: 978-0451471703 Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2.9 x 17.1 cm Product De*ion The Republic and other great dialogues by the immortal Greek philosopher Plato are masterpieces that form part of the most important single body of writing in the history of philosophy. Beauty, love, immortality, knowledge, and justice are discussed in these dialogues, which magnificently express the glowing spirit of Platonic philosophy. Translated by W. H. D. Rouse, one of the world s most outstanding classical scholars and translator of Homer s The Odyssey and The Iliad , this volume features the complete texts of seven of Plato s most revered works. About the Author Plato
《Bantam Classics Twelfth Night》 by William Shakespeare (Author),David Bevington (Author) Product details Paperback: 127 pages Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell; New edition edition (1 Jan. 1980) Language: English ISBN-10: 0553213083 ISBN-13: 978-0553213089 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 1.5 x 17.5 cm Product De*ion Set in a topsy-turvy world like a holiday revel, this comedy devises a romantic plot around separated twins, misplaced passions, and mistaken identity. Juxtaposed to it is the satirical story of a self-deluded steward who dreams of becoming Count Malvolio only to receive his comeuppance at the hands of the merrymakers he wishes to suppress. The two plots combine to create a farce touched with melancholy, mixed throughout with seductively beautiful explorations on the themes of love and time, and the play ends, not with laughter, but with a clown s sad song. Each Edition Includes: Comprehensive explanatory notes Vivid introduc
《Bantam Classics As You Like it》 by William Shakespeare (Author),David Bevington (Author) Product details Mass Market Paperback: 142 pages Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell; Reissue edition (1 Jan. 1980) Language: English ISBN-10: 0553212907 ISBN-13: 978-0553212907 Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 2 x 17.4 cm Product De*ion This wisely funny comedy, which contains some of Shakespeare s loveliest poetry, contrasts a court s world of envy and rivalry with a forest s world of compassion and harmony. In the Forest of Arden, the banished young heroine, Rosalind, disguised as a gentleman farmer, encounters an extraordinary assemblage of characters, including a fool, a malcontent traveler, her own banished father, and the banished young man she loves. Romantic happiness triumphs, even as we laugh at the excesses of love, at the ways of court and countryside, indeed, at everything, in this masterpiece of comic writing. Each Edition Includes: Compre
Kafka's literary masterpiece about Gregor Samsa, a young man who, transformed overnight into a "monstrous verminous bug," becomes an essentially alienated man.THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations- Detailed explanatory notes- Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience
Widely regarded as one of Edith Wharton"s greatest achievements, The Age of Innocence is not only subtly satirical, but also a sometimes dark and disturbing comedy of manners in its exploration of the‘eternal triangle" of love. Set against the backdrop of upper-class New York society during the 1870s, the author"s combination of powerful prose combined with a thoroughly researched and meticulous evocation of the manners and style of the period, has delighted readers since the novel"s first publication in 1920. In 1921 The Age of Innocence achieved a double distinction - it won the Pulitzer Prize and it was the first time this prestigious award had been won by a woman author.
Folger Shakespeare Library The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play Scene-by-scene plot summaries A key to famous lines and phrases An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language An essay by leading Shakespeare scholar, William C. Carroll, providing a modern perspective on the play Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.
The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series,with Henty V and The Merchant of Venice as its inaugural volumes,presents a newly-edited sequence of Willian Shakespeare's works.The textual editing takes account of recet scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal. Othello has long been recognised as one of the most powerful of Shakespeare's tragedies. This is an intense drama of love. deception, lealousy and destruction.Desdemona's love torOthello the Moor. transcends racial prejudice: but the envious lago conspires to devastate their lives. In its vivid rendering ot racism,sexism, contested identities, and the savagery lurking within civilisation, Othello is arguably the most topical and accessible tragedy from Shakespeare's major phase as a dramatist. Productions on stage and screen regularly renew its power to engross, impress and trouble the imagination.