Elizabethan Drama, Volume I, The Harvard Classics
Volume I of The Harvard Classics presents a selection of Elizabethan Drama, featuring works by two of the most celebrated playwrights of the era: Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare.
Christopher Marlowe's plays showcased in this volume include "Tamburlaine the Great," "Doctor Faustus," and "The Jew of Malta." Marlowe's works are known for their boldness, linguistic prowess, and exploration of themes such as power, ambition, and the human condition. "Tamburlaine the Great" follows the rise and fall of the conqueror Tamburlaine, while "Doctor Faustus" tells the tragic tale of a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. "The Jew of Malta" explores themes of revenge and religious conflict through the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant.
William Shakespeare's plays featured in this volume include "The Merchant of Venice," "As You Like It," and "Twelfth Night." Shakespeare's works are renowned for their depth of characterization, intricate plots, and poetic language. "The Merchant of Venice" is a comedy that explores themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice through the character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. "As You Like It" is a pastoral comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters experience love, exile, and reconciliation. "Twelfth Night" is a romantic comedy that follows the antics of mistaken identity, love triangles, and gender disguise.
Overall, Volume I of The Harvard Classics provides readers with a rich and diverse selection of Elizabethan Drama, showcasing the brilliance and enduring relevance of Marlowe and Shakespeare's works. Through their plays, readers are transported to a world of passion, intrigue, and humanity, where timeless themes and universal truths continue to resonate with audiences today.
Volume I of The Harvard Classics presents a selection of Elizabethan Drama, featuring works by two of the most celebrated playwrights of the era: Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare.
Christopher Marlowe's plays showcased in this volume include "Tamburlaine the Great," "Doctor Faustus," and "The Jew of Malta." Marlowe's works are known for their boldness, linguistic prowess, and exploration of themes such as power, ambition, and the human condition. "Tamburlaine the Great" follows the rise and fall of the conqueror Tamburlaine, while "Doctor Faustus" tells the tragic tale of a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. "The Jew of Malta" explores themes of revenge and religious conflict through the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant.
William Shakespeare's plays featured in this volume include "The Merchant of Venice," "As You Like It," and "Twelfth Night." Shakespeare's works are renowned for their depth of characterization, intricate plots, and poetic language. "The Merchant of Venice" is a comedy that explores themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice through the character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. "As You Like It" is a pastoral comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters experience love, exile, and reconciliation. "Twelfth Night" is a romantic comedy that follows the antics of mistaken identity, love triangles, and gender disguise.
Overall, Volume I of The Harvard Classics provides readers with a rich and diverse selection of Elizabethan Drama, showcasing the brilliance and enduring relevance of Marlowe and Shakespeare's works. Through their plays, readers are transported to a world of passion, intrigue, and humanity, where timeless themes and universal truths continue to resonate with audiences today.
Volume I of The Harvard Classics presents a selection of Elizabethan Drama, featuring works by two of the most celebrated playwrights of the era: Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare.
Christopher Marlowe's plays showcased in this volume include "Tamburlaine the Great," "Doctor Faustus," and "The Jew of Malta." Marlowe's works are known for their boldness, linguistic prowess, and exploration of themes such as power, ambition, and the human condition. "Tamburlaine the Great" follows the rise and fall of the conqueror Tamburlaine, while "Doctor Faustus" tells the tragic tale of a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. "The Jew of Malta" explores themes of revenge and religious conflict through the character of Barabas, a wealthy Jewish merchant.
William Shakespeare's plays featured in this volume include "The Merchant of Venice," "As You Like It," and "Twelfth Night." Shakespeare's works are renowned for their depth of characterization, intricate plots, and poetic language. "The Merchant of Venice" is a comedy that explores themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice through the character of Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. "As You Like It" is a pastoral comedy set in the Forest of Arden, where characters experience love, exile, and reconciliation. "Twelfth Night" is a romantic comedy that follows the antics of mistaken identity, love triangles, and gender disguise.
Overall, Volume I of The Harvard Classics provides readers with a rich and diverse selection of Elizabethan Drama, showcasing the brilliance and enduring relevance of Marlowe and Shakespeare's works. Through their plays, readers are transported to a world of passion, intrigue, and humanity, where timeless themes and universal truths continue to resonate with audiences today.
Author: Marlowe and Shakespeare
In House Collection: 7 of 9
Condition: G
Condition Additional Notes: Slight wear from age
Book Cover Material: Hardback
Publisher: P F Collier & Son Company, New York
Publication Date: 1910
Age: 1910
Edition: 1st Edition
Language: English
