The Portable Shakespeare

William Shakespeares plays revolutionized the English language and created some of the most important scenes in Western literature: Hamlet contemplating his mortality Romeo romancing Juliet Lear railing against his insanity into the storm and King Henry V wandering among his soldiers on the eve of battle. With introductions and context from leading Shakes-pearean scholar Stephen Orgel the essential works of the most important figure in English literature are collected here: nine complete plays the most popular scenes and poems as well as a glossary of 1000 key words. With clear and authoritative texts from the Pelican Shakespeare series this user-friendly edition will inspire students thespians poets and general readers alike.