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The Playboy of the Western World and Two Other Irish Plays - Thryft
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Seán O'Casey, W.B. Yeats, William Arthur Armstrong  | Penguin Classics

The Playboy of the Western World and Two Other Irish Plays

RM28.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.8

RM28.00 MYR

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The Playboy of the Western World is a must-read for those who appreciate bold and subversive writing that challenges societal norms. J.M. Synge's play portrays the story of a charming murderer who becomes a sensation in his village, and his charm seems to make up for his heinous crime. The play was met with moral outrage and even rioting in Ireland, but it represents a new age of Irish drama that arose from the country's social upheavals. The lessons of the play still hold true to this day and make it a riveting read.
Macbeth - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Yale University Press

Macbeth

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.
Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

Hamlet

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

RM15.00 MYR

In this quintessential Shakespearean tragedy, a young prince's halting pursuit of revenge for the murder of his father unfolds in a series of highly charged confrontations that have held audiences spellbound for nearly four centuries. Those fateful exchanges, and the anguished soliloquies that precede and follow them, probe depths of human feeling rarely sounded in any art. The title role of Hamlet, perhaps the most demanding in all of Western drama, has provided generations of leading actors their greatest challenge. Yet all of the roles in this towering drama are superbly delineated, and each of the key scenes offers actors a rare opportunity to create theatrical magic.As if further evidence of Shakespeare's genius were needed, Hamlet is a unique pleasure to read as well as to see and hear performed. The full text of this extraordinary drama is reprinted here from an authoritative British edition complete with illuminating footnotes.
Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Books

Romeo and Juliet

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.74

RM15.00 MYR

For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night'Though not actually a tragedy, the story of the two 'star-crossed lovers' bears witness to Shakespeare's growing skill in shaping tragic drama.As Romeo and Juliet come from opposing families, their love must be concealed until after their marriage. But Romeo has been banished for avenging the death of Mercutio and, despite the well-meaning intervention of Friar Laurence, fate ensures that theirs is a wedding that will never take place.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin Classics

The Merchant of Venice

RM27.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM27.00 MYR

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, but it remains deeply controversial. The text may seem anti-Semitic; yet repeatedly, in performance, it has revealed a contrasting nature. Shylock, though vanquished in the law-court, often triumphs in the theatre. In his intensity he can dominate the play, challenging abrasively its romantic and lyrical affirmations. What results is a bitter-sweet drama.Though The Merchant of Venice offers some of the traditional pleasures of romantic comedy, it also exposes the operations of prejudice. Thus Shakespeare remains our contemporary.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Dover Publications

The Merchant of Venice

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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Tragicomic drama of love, wealth, and justice revolves around a Venetian moneylender's bargain with a young merchant for "a pound of flesh."
MERCHANT OF VENICE - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Oxford University Press

MERCHANT OF VENICE

RM19.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM19.00 MYR

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The Oxford School Shakespeare is a well-established series which helps the reader to understand and enjoy Shakespeare's plays. Each play in the series contains the complete text with an extensive range of notes, background information on Shakespeare's England, suggestions for further reading,a brief biograohy of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
Macbeth - Thryft
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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare  | Penguin Books

Macbeth

RM21.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.9

RM21.00 MYR

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Faust: Pt.1 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Philip Wayne  | Penguin Books

Faust: Pt.1

RM20.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.85

RM20.00 MYR

A brief analysis of the development, style, and protagonists of Faust is included with Goethe's classic tale about a troubled man who sells his soul to the devil.
Importance of Being Earnest - Thryft
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Oscar Wilde | Penguin/penguin Popular Classics

Importance of Being Earnest

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.17

RM15.00 MYR

Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the high school curriculum for decades.Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack's ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack's country home on the same weekend the "rivals" to fight for Ernest's undivided attention and the "Ernests" to claim their beloveds pandemonium breaks loose. Only an elderly nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day!
Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: As You Like It

RM18.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.81

RM18.00 MYR

This edition of As You Like It is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work. About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
The Trojan Women and Other Plays - Thryft
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Edith Hall, Euripides, James Morwood  | Oxford University Press

The Trojan Women and Other Plays

RM17.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.01

RM17.00 MYR

This volume of Euripides' plays offers new translations of the three great war plays Trojan Women, Hecuba , and Andromache , in which the sufferings of Troy's survivors are harrowingly depicted. With unparalleled intensity, Euripides--whom Aristotle called the most tragic of poets--describes the horrific brutality that both women and children undergo during war. Yet, in the war's aftermath, this brutality is challenged and a new battleground is revealed where the women of Troy evince an overwhelming greatness of spirit.We weep for the aged Hecuba in her name play and in Trojan Women , while at the same time we admire her resilience amid unrelieved suffering. Andromache, the slave-concubine of her husband's killer, endures her existence in the victor's country with a stoic nobility. Of their time yet timeless, these plays insist on the victory of the female spirit amid the horrors visited on them by the gods and men during war.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2 - Thryft
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Christopher Marlowe | A & C Black Publishers Ltd

Tamburlaine: Pts.1 & 2

RM12.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.61

RM12.00 MYR

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Recommended for history lovers, interested in captivating characters.
The Merchant of Venice (new edition) - Thryft
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Elizabeth Seely, John Seely, Stuart McKeown  | Heinemann Educational Books

The Merchant of Venice (new edition)

RM25.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM25.00 MYR

The Merchant of Venice (new edition) (Heinemann Shakespeare) [Hardcover] Seely, John; Seely, Elizabeth and McKeown, Stuart
Faust: Pt. 2 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, David Luke  | Oxford University Press

Faust: Pt. 2

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.67

RM15.00 MYR

This is a new translation of Faust, Part Two by David Luke, whose translation of Faust, Part I was the winner of the European Poetry Translation Prize. Here, Luke expertly imitates the varied verse-forms of the original, and provides a highly readable and actable translation which includes anintroduction, full notes, and an index of classical mythology.
Faust: Pt.1 - Thryft
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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Penguin

Faust: Pt.1

RM24.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.85

RM24.00 MYR

The translation of American poet Randall Jarrell of Faust, Part One. The photograph of the cover here is incorrect, as it shows the front of a WW Norton edition.
"Macbeth" - Thryft
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Kenneth Muir, William Shakespeare  | Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare

"Macbeth"

RM23.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.9

RM23.00 MYR

The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of Macbeth provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.
Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King - Thryft
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Edith Hall, Sophocles, H.D.F. Kitto  | Oxford University Press

Antigone: WITH Oedipus the King

RM11.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.95

RM11.00 MYR

This volume contains three masterpieces by the Greek playwright Sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and accuracy, and are equally suitable for reading for pleasure, study, or theatrical performance. The selection of Antigone, Oedipus the King, and Electra not only offers the reader the most influential and famous of Sophocles' works, it also presents in one volume the two plays dominated by a female heroic figure, and the experience of the two great dynasties featured in Greek tragedy--the houses of Oedipus and Agamemnon.
The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation - Thryft
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Robert Bagg, Sophocles, James Scully  | Harper Perennial

The Complete Plays of Sophocles : A New Translation

RM36.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.27

RM36.00 MYR

Award-winning poet-playwrights Robert Bagg and James Scully presenta gripping new translation of Western literature’s earliest treasures in The Complete Plays of Sophocles. In the tradition of Robert Fagles’ bestselling translations of The Iliad and The Odyssey, and retaining the textual authenticity of Richmond Lattimore’s Aeschylus, Bagg and Scully render Sophocles’ dramas accessible and exciting for the modern reader. Students new to Athenian drama, readers of classical literature, and anyone wishing to kindle anew their passion for Greek tragedy will find no more captivating entrance to these milestones of world literature than in Bagg and Scully’s The Complete Plays of Sophocles.
"The Merchant of Venice" - Thryft
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John Russell Brown, William Shakespeare  | Arden

"The Merchant of Venice"

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM33.00 MYR

The Arden Shakespeare is the established edition of Shakespeare's work. Justly celebrated for its authoritative scholarship and invaluable commentary, Arden guides you a richer understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's plays. This edition of The Merchant of Venice provides, a clear and authoritative text, detailed notes and commentary on the same page as the text, a full introduction discussing the critical and historical background to the play and appendices presenting sources and relevant extracts.
Julius Caesar - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin

Julius Caesar

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.7

RM15.00 MYR

This is a title in an inexpensive range of classics in the "Penguin Popular Classics" series."There is a tide in the affairs of men,Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune"Following a successful campaign in Spain, Julius Caesar returns to Rome and is offered the crown. Fearing for the Republic, Cassius heads a conspiracy to murder Caesar, enlisting the noble Brutus to his ranks.With Caesar dead, Mark Anthony turns popular opinion against the conspirators, leaving the audience to question the nature of honour, ambition and integrity as depicted in the characters of Caesar and Brutus.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary, and an introduction.
Macbeth - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Penguin

Macbeth

RM23.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.9

RM23.00 MYR

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.This edition of the text contains notes, a glossary and an introduction.
Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Wordsworth Editions Ltd.

Hamlet

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.02

RM15.00 MYR

Edited, Introduced and Annotated by Cedric Watts, Professor of English Literature, University of Sussex. The Wordsworth Classics' Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeare's works. The Textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal. Hamlet is not only one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, but also the most fascinatingly problematical tragedy in world literature. First performed around 1600, this a gripping and exuberant drama of revenge, rich in contrasts and conflicts. Its violence alternates with introspection, its melancholy with humour, and its subtlety with spectacle. The Prince, Hamlet himself, is depicted as a complex, divided, introspective character. His reflections on death, morality and the very status of human beings make him 'the first modern man'. Countless stage productions and numerous adaptations for the cinema and television have demonstrated the continuing cultural relevance of this vivid, enigmatic, profound and engrossing drama.
The Merchant of Venice - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Signet Classics

The Merchant of Venice

RM7.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM7.00 MYR

This Book is Brand new international softcover edition delivered within 7-12 working days via UPS/USPS/DHL and FEDEX.(FOR SALE ONLY U.S. & U.K.)
Three Novels : Molloy, Malone Dies, the Unnamable - Thryft
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Samuel Beckett, Laura Lindgren  | Grove Press

Three Novels : Molloy, Malone Dies, the Unnamable

RM31.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.28

RM31.00 MYR

Few works of contemporary literature are so universally acclaimed as central to our understanding of the human experience as Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett’s famous trilogy. Molloy, the first of these masterpieces, appeared in French in 1951. It was followed seven months later by Malone Dies and two years later by The Unnamable. All three have been rendered into English by the author.
The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare

RM13.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM13.00 MYR

One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello

RM13.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.89

RM13.00 MYR

Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare) - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, SparkNotes  | Sparknotes

The Taming of the Shrew (No Fear Shakespeare)

RM22.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.75

RM22.00 MYR

No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today. ebook (online read) can be found here Renowned as Shakespeare's most boisterous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew is the tale of two young men, the hopeful Lucentio and the worldly Petruchio, and the two sisters they meet in Padua. Lucentio falls in love with Bianca, the apparently ideal younger daughter of the wealthy Baptista Minola. But before they can marry, Bianca's formidable elder sister, Katherine, must be wed. Petruchio, interested only in the huge dowry, arranges to marry Katherine -against her will- and enters into a battle of the sexes that has endured as one of Shakespeare's most enjoyable works.
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John Crowther, SparkNotes, William Shakespeare  | Sparknotes

The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare)

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM15.00 MYR

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The Merchant of Venice (No Fear Shakespeare) is perfect for Shakespeare enthusiasts who are looking for an easier way to comprehend the play. The guide provides a line-by-line translation of the original play, ensuring readers can easily understand the dialogue. Recommended for those who want to delve deeper into the world of Shakespeare!
Crime and Punishment - Thryft
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Fyodor Dostoevsky, Oliver Ready  | Penguin Classics

Crime and Punishment

RM31.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.26

RM31.00 MYR

'Will I really - I mean, really - actually take an axe, start bashing her on the head, smash her skull to pieces? . . . Will I really slip in sticky, warm blood, force the lock, steal, tremble, hide, all soaked in blood . . .axe in hand? . . . Lord, will I really?' A troubled young man commits the perfect crime - the murder of a vile pawnbroker whom no one will miss. Raskolnikov is desperate for money, but convinces himself that his motive for the murder is to benefit mankind. So begins one of the greatest novels ever written, a journey into the criminal mind, a police thriller, and a philosophical meditation on morality and redemption.Oliver Ready's new translation of Dostoevsky's 'psychological record of a crime' gives his dark masterpiece of murder and pursuit a renewed vitality, expressing its jagged, staccato urgency and fevered atmosphere as never before.
Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare
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Michael Neill, William Shakespeare  | Oxford University Press

Othello: The Moor of Venice - The Oxford Shakespeare

RM29.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.89

RM29.00 MYR

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"Othello" is a profound read that offers a gripping exploration of the darker aspects of humanity, from jealousy and betrayal to racial tensions and the complexity of relationships. The Oxford edition’s modernized spelling makes the text more accessible, while extensive critical analysis and on-page commentary provide deeper understanding of Shakespeare's intentions and the play's historical impact. A must-read for anyone deeply engaged with classic literature's treatment of enduring social issues.
Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello - Thryft
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John Seely | Heinemann Educational Books

Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare: Othello

RM34.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.89

RM34.00 MYR

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This book would be a great read for students studying Othello for their exams, as it provides accessible notes and activities that aid in understanding and encourage insights. The end-of-act activities allow for a further exploration of the text and can prepare students for specific exam questions.
Sophocles - Thryft
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles  | University Of Chicago Press

Sophocles

RM26.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.99

RM26.00 MYR

"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
Romeo And Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Wordsworth Classics

Romeo And Juliet

RM11.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.74

RM11.00 MYR

Love, sex and death are the components of Shakespeare's classic story of the love of two young people which reaches across the barriers of family and convention. It encompasses great love, high drama, low comedy and a tragic ending.Romeo and Juliet is a pure tragedy of youth told in verse that is both youthful and intense. The loveliness and the music of the poetry make believable the otherwise commonplace afflications of blighted love. The beautiful personification of some of the main characters has caused Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio and the Nurse to become part of the world's literary mythology.The text of this edition is taken from the Cambridge University Press New Shakespeare, edited by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and John Dover Wilson.(back cover)
The Bacchae And Other Plays - Thryft
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Euripides, John Davie, Richard Rutherford  | Penguin Classics

The Bacchae And Other Plays

RM26.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.15

RM26.00 MYR

Euripides (c.484-406 B.C.) was the most controversial of the three great Greek tragedians and the most modern. His major themes- religious scepticism, the injustices suffered by women and the destructive folly of war-are issues still vitally important today.
Aeschylus: The Oresteia - Thryft
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Simon Goldhill | Cambridge University Press

Aeschylus: The Oresteia

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

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Aeschylus' Oresteia is a must-read for those interested in ancient Greek drama and mythology. It offers insight into the significance of justice, violence, and society's treatment of women. Goldhill's analysis and exploration of the themes are top-notch, making it a great resource for students and teachers. The concise yet comprehensive reading guide and structure also make it very accessible.
Othello - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Wordsworth Editions Limited

Othello

RM14.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.89

RM14.00 MYR

An exciting new edition of the complete works of Shakespeare with these features: Illustrated with photographs from New York Shakespeare Festival productions, vivid readable readable introductions for each play by noted scholar David Bevington, a lively personal foreword by Joseph Papp, an insightful essay on the play in performance, modern spelling and pronunciation, up-to-date annotated bibliographies, and convenient listing of key passages.
Much Ado about Nothing - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Wordsworth Editions

Much Ado about Nothing

RM14.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.06

RM14.00 MYR

Much Ado About Nothing is probably the most satisfying, and certainly the liveliest and most charming, of Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare films. The witty badinage between Branagh and his then-wife Emma Thompson, as Benedick and Beatrice, is as bright and sunny as the golden sunlight that shines on the Tuscan villa where the picture was shot. This production--and don't ask about the plot, just remember the title--is an ebullient celebration of art and artifice, culminating in a joyous dance, and performed at a brisk pace by an all-star cast, including Denzel Washington, Robert Sean Leonard, Keanu Reeves, and Michael Keaton. --Jim Emerson
Antony and Cleopatra - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, David Bevington  | Cambridge University Press

Antony and Cleopatra

RM25.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.7

RM25.00 MYR

In this edition of the play David Bevington shows how the theatrical design and imaginative vision of Antony and Cleopatra make it one of Shakespeare's most remarkable tragedies. A substantial critical introduction synthesises the best criticism of the play and presents a fresh consideration of its erotic and political complexities. The edition is throughout attentive to the play as theatre: a detailed, illustrated account of the stage history is followed, in the commentary, by discussion of staging options offered by the text. The commentary is especially full and helpful, untangling many obscure words and phrases, illuminating sexual puns, and alerting the reader to Shakespeare's shaping of his source material in Plutarch's Lives.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Geddes & Grosset

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare

RM28.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.48

RM28.00 MYR

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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare, from tragedy to comedy, history to romance, fantasy to horror. The glossary of obsolete words and variations from their ordinary established meaning makes the reading experience easier to understand. This book is a must-have for literature lovers who want to delve into the vast range of human experience that is still poignant in modern times. Users would most likely review this book as a must-read classic that never goes out of style.
The White Devil - Thryft
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John Webster | Manchester University Press

The White Devil

RM29.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.6

RM29.00 MYR

If you're drawn to the dark allure of complex female leads and intense drama set against a backdrop of political and personal maneuverings, "The White Devil" is a seductive exploration of such themes. Webster crafts a narrative that's as thrilling as it is thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate the depth of a good tragedy intertwined with historical context.
King Henry IV: Pt.2 - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Peter Hobley Davison  | Penguin Books

King Henry IV: Pt.2

RM4.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.77

RM4.00 MYR

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The New Penguin Shakespeare offers a complete edition of the plays and poems. Each volume hs been newly prepared from the original texts and includes an introduction, a list of further reading, a full and helpful commentary, and a short account of the textual problems of the play.
The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Jay L. Halio  | Oxford University Press España, S.a.

The Merchant of Venice: The Oxford Shakespeare

RM26.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.78

RM26.00 MYR

This edition of The Merchant of Venice, based on a fresh examination of the early editions, includes an exceptionally lucid and accessible introduction which addresses Shakespeare's attitude toward Semitism and establishes the cultural, historical, and literary context in which Shakespeare wrote the play. An interesting range of production photographs and drawings of Renaissance merchants and Jews, and a survey of the play's stage history ranging from discussions of its early staging to important twentieth-century productions and performances outside England, particularly Israel, makes this an ideal edition for students, actors, and the general reader.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
The First Quarto of Hamlet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Kathleen O. Irace  | Cambridge University Press

The First Quarto of Hamlet

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The First Quarto of Hamlet is a must-read for those interested in Shakespeare's creative process. This edition provides a closer look at an early version of Hamlet and the changes made in subsequent editions. The unique scenes and alternate plot elements offer a fresh perspective on a classic play and may inspire new ideas for performances.
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1 - Thryft
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David Grene, Richmond Lattimore, Aeschylus  | University Of Chicago Press

The Complete Greek Tragedies: Aeschylus v.1

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Het verhaal van Orestes, de enige bewaarde Griekse toneeltrilogie, toont in een groots lyrisch drama hoe de wet van vergelding plaatsmaakt voor de heerschappij van het recht. Koning Agamemnon, die zijn dochter offerde voor de Trojaanse oorlog, wordt bij zijn triomfantelijke terugkeer door zijn vrouw Klytaimestra vermoord. Hun zoon Orestes doodt zijn moeder om zijn vader te wreken. Door haar wrekende geesten achtervolgd vlucht hij naar Athene, waar een nieuwe rechtbank de keten van de bloedwraak doorbreekt.De Athener Aischylos (525-456 v.Chr.) vocht in 490 mee in de beroemde slag van Marathon. De zeeslag bij Salamis (480) is het onderwerp van Perzen, de oudste van zijn zeven bewaarde tragedies. Twee jaar na de opvoering van Het verhaal van Orestes (458) stierf hij op Sicilië.
The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8 - Thryft
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles  | University Of Chicago Press

The Complete Greek Tragedies: Sophocles, Pt.1 v. 8

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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
A Midsummer Night's Dream : The Pelican Shakespeare - Thryft
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Stephen Orgel, A.R. Braunmuller, William Shakespeare  | Penguin Classics

A Midsummer Night's Dream : The Pelican Shakespeare

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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series designThis edition of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is edited with an introduction by Russ McDonald and was recently repackaged with cover art by Manuja Waldia. Waldia received a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators for the Pelican Shakespeare series. The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers, definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
The Complete Poems and Plays of T. S. Eliot - Thryft
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T.S. Eliot | Faber & Faber

The Complete Poems and Plays of T. S. Eliot

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Poet, dramatist, critic and editor, T. S. Eliot was one of the defining figures of twentieth-century poetry. This edition of The Complete Poems and Plays, published for the first time in paperback, includes all of his verse and work for the stage, from Prufrock and Other Observations (1917) to Four Quartets (1943), and includes such literary landmarks as The Waste Land, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and Murder in the Cathedral.'Each year Eliot's presence reasserts itself at a deeper level, to an audience that is surprised to find itself more chastened, more astonished, more humble.' Ted Hughes
Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet - Thryft
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill  | Oxford University Press

Oxford School Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

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This edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series: Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
The Merchant of Venice: Intermediate - Thryft
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William Shakespeare | Macmillan

The Merchant of Venice: Intermediate

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Recommendation: "The Merchant of Venice" is highly recommended for readers seeking thought-provoking dramas that explore complex themes of justice, revenge and betrayal. Written in a playscript format, this book provides original extracts and an immersive experience for the reader. Shakespeare masterfully weaves together the lives of a vengeful loan shark, a debt-laden merchant and star-crossed lovers to create a play that is both gripping and tragic. The play raises compelling questions about the nature of justice, mercy, and humanity that will surely leave readers spellbound.