Hér er að finna samantekt fjgurra sígildra skáldsagna sem enginn ætti að láta framhjá sér fara. Fyrst er að nefna nefna sguna af Tuma litla eftir Mark Twain sem hfðar til lesenda á llum aldri. Hrifnæm frásgn af ráðagóðum dreng og kostulegum uppátækjum hans. Bækurnar Umhverfis jrðina á áttatíu dgum eftir Jules Verne og Róbinson Krúsó eftir Daniel Defoe opna heim stórfenglegra ævintýra sem fylgir fallegur boðskapur. Síðast en ekki síst geta lesendur unað sér við lestur hins stórbrotna harmleiks, Hamlet, eftir William Shakespeare. Hfundar bókanna í samantekt þessari eru Mark Twain, William Shakespeare, Daniel Defoe og Jules Verne.

Venise, 1604. Othello, général maure au service de la République, épouse en secret la noble Desdemona. Mais Iago, officier fourbe et assoiffé de vengeance, va semer le doute et la jalousie dans l’esprit du héros.

Þrjár heimsklassa ástarsgur í einu bindi sem halda lesendum við efnið frá upphafi til enda. Hér er að finna hina sgulegu skáldsgu Hetjan okkar eftir Rafael Sabatini, sem fléttar rómantík og byltingu í spennandi sguþráð. Í bókinni Seld á uppboði eftir Charles Garvice, koma við sgu einlægir karakterar sem takast á við djúpar tilfinningar og sterka réttlætiskennd í hjartnæmri atburðarás. Þá þarf vart að kynna harmleikinn Rómeó og Júlíu, eina frægustu ástarsgu allra tíma eftir William Shakespeare.Hfundar frásagnanna í samantekt þessari eru: Charles Garvice, Rafael Sabatini og William Shakespeare.Charles Garvice var breskur rithfundur sem skrifaði ástarsgur. Ferill hans hófst á blaðamennsku en síðar naut hann gífurlegra vinsælda sem penni. Hann seldi á aðra milljón bóka árlega til dauðadags.Rafael Sabatini (1875-1950) var ítalskur-enskur hfundur, sem er best þekktur fyrir rómantískan ævintýraskáldskap.Á meðal þekktustu verka hans eru Scaramouche (1921) og Sea Hawk (1915).William Shakespeare (1564-1616) var breskt leikskáld, ritskáld og leikari. Hann er talinn eitt besta leikskáld í heimi sem og tungumálasmiður, sem skrifaði ljóð og sónettur og einnig gamanleik, hrmuleg og sguleg leikrit eins og Hamlet, Óþelló og Makbeð .

154 sonnets où Shakespeare explore l'amour, la beauté, le temps qui passe et l'amitié, dans une traduction française saluée pour sa fidélité et sa musicalité.

Plongez dans l’une des tragédies les plus sombres de Shakespeare : Macbeth, où ambition, folie et destin s’entremêlent. Une œuvre intemporelle sur les dangers du pouvoir absolu et les abîmes de l’âme humaine.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 3 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 16 minutes "Hamlet" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare between 1599 and 1601. The play is set in Denmark and follows Prince Hamlet's quest for revenge against his uncle Claudius, who killed Hamlet's father and married his mother. It is considered one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in the English language. The story incorporates elements of sons avenging their fathers' murders and clever sons pretending to be foolish. The play explores themes of uncertainty, revenge, and madness. It features iconic scenes such as Hamlet's encounter with the ghost of his father and the famous soliloquy "To be or not to be." "Hamlet" has been adapted and retold countless times and remains a timeless classic in literature.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Elizabethan theater with William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". This bewitching comedy whisks you away into a whirlwind of love, fantasy, and magic. Follow the complicated loves of four young lovers lost in a mysterious forest, where mischievous fairies play tricks on them. Amidst misunderstandings, confusions, and magical spells, this summer night promises twists as amusing as they are surprising. Meanwhile, in the realm of fairies, the king and queen of the elves quarrel, causing unexpected consequences for the mortals lost in their fairy kingdom. With his poetic writing and colorful characters, William Shakespeare leads us into an enchanting comedy where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. Let yourself be captivated by the magic of the summer night and the romantic misadventures that will make you laugh and dream. "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is a literary masterpiece celebrating love, imagination, and enchantment. This timeless play continues to charm audiences and readers worldwide for centuries. Plunge into this unique theatrical experience and discover why "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is one of William Shakespeare's most beloved and performed works. An essential read for all enthusiasts of romance, fantasy, and poetry. ABOUT THE AUTHOR William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, often considered the greatest writer of all time. He is renowned for his plays, including classics like "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet", "Macbeth", and "Othello". Shakespeare wrote in a variety of genres, including comedy, tragedy, and romance, and his works explore universal themes such as love, power, betrayal, and the human condition. Though little is known about his personal life, Shakespeare was active in the London theater scene in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His plays were performed at the famous Globe Theatre, of which he was a co-owner. His work has been praised for its depth, mastery of language, and ability to capture the complexity of human emotions. Shakespeare's writings have had a significant influence on Western literature and culture, and his characters and quotes have become iconic. Even centuries after his death, his works continue to be studied, performed, and appreciated worldwide, making him an indispensable literary figure.

Athènes, une nuit d'été magique. Quatre amants égarés, des fées espiègles et une forêt où l'amour et l'illusion se mêlent : Le Songe d'une nuit d'été de Shakespeare reste la comédie la plus envoûtante de la littérature.

You know that thing when you have an incestuous relationship with your daughter, but you don't want anyone to know about it, so you disguise the truth in a riddle and make her suitors guess its meaning? No? Well, that's what the king of Antioch is up to. Guess correctly and marry the princess, he says. Get it wrong and be killed. Today we might shake our heads and wonder why the King didn't just keep his mouth shut instead of broadcasting his dirty laundry in rhymes, but young Pericles is the only one to actually guess the hidden meaning of the riddle. And guess what. It's a trap! With assassins on his tale he flees for his life, taking the reader on a journey that spans more years and countries than your typical Shakespeare play. Adventurous, romantic and funny, Pericles, Prince of Tyre is bound to keep you entertained. T.S. Eliot loved it so much he based a poem, Marina, on it. To add to its intrigue, it is believed that Shakespeare share the writing credit with George Wilkins - can you tell who wrote which parts? William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. Regarded as the greatest playwright in the world and the greatestEnglish languagewriter, her wrote poems and sonnets, and also comedic, tragic and historical plays such as "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", "Much Ado About Nothing", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Macbeth". Incredibly influential and popular, he also invented numerous words and phrases.

Être ou ne pas être » : cette question résonne comme un défi lancé à travers les siècles. Hamlet, chef-d’œuvre absolu de Shakespeare, plonge le lecteur dans les tourments d’un prince déchiré entre vengeance, folie et vérité.

Helena is an orphaned daughter who has fallen madly in love with the arrogant Bertram. Helena is allowed to go to court and try her hand at curing the King's illness. Although others have failed, she succeeds and is granted permission to marry Bertram. To her sorrows however, he rejects her, turning out to be the beginning of a series of trials and tribulations Will Helena's efforts to corral her unwilling lover provide her with joyful fulfilment? This is the romantic comedy play of all time, providing an incredible dance across gender, sex, morality, duty and honour, without taking a stance, but as everything is ultimately alright, all's well that ends well after all! Perfect for fans of `Notting Hill' and Bridget Jones's Diary'. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

This is the historical play on King Richard's life and how he died, tracing his fall from power. As a young man, Richard rises to the throne, although quickly proven to make poor decisions. Instead of spending his time being a worthy monarch of England, he spends his time chasing the latest Italian fashion and increases taxes to fund his wars in Ireland and elsewhere. As Henry returns to England to reclaim his land, will Richard descend the throne or keep fighting till his dying breath? For all historical lovers, this play provides a pertinent perspective on the British monarchy and its magnificent history. Amongst William Shakespeare's many must-reads, this is the classic worth reading next! If you watched and loved a series such as `the Crown' or a film as `Mary, Queen of Scots' this book should be on your to-be-read list. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist, perhaps even the greatest British writer of all time. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote plenty of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day. His many works are concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic and mystery. Some of his most famous are Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamlet. Due to Shakespeare's insight into characters' feelings and intentions and his ability to contrast right and wrongs, light and darkness, he could stand out among the plenitude of English writers in the 16th century. Shakespeare's work is still considerably relevant today because the characters are relatable, these stories are still relevant and can definitely make interesting conversations.

BnF collection ebooks - "Etre, ou ne pas être, c'est là la question. - Y a-t-il plus de noblesse d'âme à subir - la fronde et les flèches de la fortune outrageante, - ou bien à s'armer contre une mer de douleurs - et à l'arrêter par une révolte ? Mourir... dormir, - rien de plus ;... et dire que par ce sommeil nous mettons fin - aux maux du coeur et aux mille tortures naturelles - qui sont le legs de la chair : c'est là une terminaison - qu'on doit souhaiter avec ferveur." BnF collection ebooks a pour vocation de faire découvrir en version numérique des textes classiques essentiels dans leur édition la plus remarquable, des perles méconnues de la littérature ou des auteurs souvent injustement oubliés. Tous les genres y sont représentés : morceaux choisis de la littérature, y compris romans policiers, romans noirs mais aussi livres d'histoire, récits de voyage, portraits et mémoires ou sélections pour la jeunesse.

Venise, 1604 : Othello, général maure respecté, épouse en secret la blanche Desdémone. Mais la haine d’Iago va tout empoisonner. Une tragédie shakespearienne où la jalousie détruit l’amour et l’honneur, toujours aussi puissante aujourd’hui.

The death of their father leaves Oliver and Orlando at odds. Oliver inherits everything and out of spite forces his younger brother to live in poverty by denying him his inheritance. Left with little choice, Orlando heads to Duke Frederick's court to fight the court's champion wrestler. There, Orlando wins the match, gets the prize and falls in love with the Duke's niece Rosalind. Orlando's win infuriates Frederick because of the friendship between the boy's father and his own brother Duke Senior, who he has banished to the forest. Frederick accuses Rosalind of conspiring against him and banishes her from the court despite his daughter Celia's pleas. Rosalind disguises herself as a boy called Ganymede and heads for the forest with her cousin Celia, who pretends to be a young country girl named Aliena. In the forest, Orlando runs into Duke Senior and his men. Then the girls in disguise arrive, and chaos ensues. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. Considered the greatest dramatist of all time, he is widely regarded as the most influential English language writer. Shakespeare's plays focus on the range of human emotion and conflict, and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Many including "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet" have been adapted for stage and screen.

John, King of England's rule is challenged by an ambassador for King Phillip of France. Claiming that Arthur, the nephew of John should be crowned king instead, John declares war against France. Although John orders his nephew's death and turns the nobles against himself, the questions remain... who is the rightful heir to the throne of England? `King John' is a brilliant historical fiction with its underlying theme of sources of power and authority it is both tragically poetic and satiric in equal measure. Perfect for fans of The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries by Elly Griffiths. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

Based on the mythological Leir of Britain, the main character of King Lear decides to retire from the throne and hands over the kingdom his daughters. The premonition of the division of the kingdom will solely be based on the girls' strength of flattery. His two oldest daughters flatter him greatly, but the youngest one, Cordelia, refuses to play this game. King Lear is furious and chooses to banish her despite her love for him. Soon, however, the old king finds himself overruled by his oldest daughters and is driven to madness. Who will now fix the kingdom and resolve the civil wars to come? King Lear is a classic book for adults, one of Shakespeare's most tragic and heart-breaking plays as it searches the depths of human suffering and despair. Great for fans of Gayle Forman and John Green. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. Regarded as the greatest playwright in the world and the greatestEnglish languagewriter, her wrote poems and sonnets, and also comedic, tragic and historical plays such as "Hamlet", "Othello", "King Lear", "Much Ado About Nothing", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Macbeth". Incredibly influential and popular, he also invented numerous words and phrases.

A shipwreck on the shores of Illyria leaves Viola stranded alone in a strange place. Believing that everyone, including her twin brother Sebastian, is dead, she decides to disguise herself as a man. She eventually finds work at the court of Orsino, Duke of Illyria, where she secretly falls in love with him. Orsino, however, has his sights set on Lady Olivia and sends Viola to her court as his messenger. As it happens, Oliva falls for Viola, who she thinks is a man. More confusion arises when Sebastian arrives on the scene, unaware that his sister also survived the shipwreck. His arrival adds to the confusing love triangle and results in many comical encounters. The popular comedy "She's the Man" is the modern adaptation of this Shakespeare play. Fans of "Enola Holmes" and "Shakespeare in Love" will also enjoy this gender-bending adventure. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

Fairies, magic and creatures from another dimension, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" got it all! If you ever saw and loved "Get Over It" with Kirsten Dunst, this one is for you! This play is an indulgence both in the theatre and on the page as one of William Shakespeare's sprightliest works. Set in Ancient Greece, the wood at night disrupts the boundaries between three distinct groups, and no mortal is in control. The beautiful Hermia is in a pickle. Her father has forbidden her to marry her true love, Lysander, wanting her to marry Demetrius, in whom she has no interest. The love triangle develops as it is revealed Hermia's best friend Helena is in love with Demetrius. Including broken hearts, mistaken identities and supernatural transformations, this play reflects the drama of the things we would do for love and the irrational behavior of the people under its spell. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

Macbeth : quand l'ambition dévorante et les prophéties obscures plongent un guerrier écossais dans une spirale de sang et de folie. Une tragédie shakespearienne où le pouvoir corrompt jusqu’à l’âme, et où chaque choix scelle un destin funeste.

Angleterre, fin du XVe siècle : Richard III, difforme et méprisé, se lance dans une ascension sanglante vers le trône. Trahisons, meurtres et manipulations rythment cette tragédie shakespearienne, où le pouvoir se paie au prix de l’humanité.

Meet Antonio, an antisemitic merchant who treats his own flesh as property to secure a loan. Throughout the play, tangible objects symbolize immaterial ideas about love and loyalty, and the plot is crafted with existential lines throughout the story. This play is made on the contrast between realistic and idealistic beliefs of society and relationships. In its simplicity, this play captures the bewilderment inseparable to human life, yet the purpose of making the Merchant of Venice is still the biggest unknown till date. Nevertheless, it contains beautifully depicted love scenes, magnificent monologues and as always with Shakespeare's, unique portrayal of diversity. If books like "Shylock Is My Name" or "The Weird Sisters" are on your must-read list, "The Merchant of Venice" should be next in line! This bestseller play is William Shakespeare's reading of religious difference and it remains provocative, even today. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is widely considered the world's greatest dramatist and is often referred to as England's national poet or the Bard. Most famous for his timeless plays, he also wrote a multitude of poems and sonnets. Shakespeare was the blockbuster writer of his day, his many works concerning universal themes of life, love, death, revenge, grief, jealousy, murder, magic, and mystery. Among some of his most famous are "Macbeth", "Romeo and Juliet", and "Hamlet", but the list is long, and many continue to be studied and performed, both their original form and modern adaptations.

"Að vera, eða ekki vera, þarna er efinn." Hamlet segir sguna af hinum unga krónprins Danmerkur. Faðir hans heimsækir hann sem draugur, til þess að segja honum að það var frændi Hamlets, Kládíus, sem varð honum að bana. Hamlet virðist láta undan brjálæðinu og hyggur á hefndir frænda síns, sem hefur nýlega kvænst móður hans. Verandi hugulsamur í eðli sínu, ákveður hann að setja upp leikrit sem er byggt á kringumstæðunum sjálfum í þeirri von að frændi hans muni í kjlfarið gefa sig fram. Hamlet er eitt af frægustu verkum Shakespeare og er víða talið með fremstu bókmenntum skrifuðum á ensku. Það er ekki nema von að hlutverk Hamlets hafi verið eftirsótt af stórleikurum eins og Ethan Hawke, Jude Law og Jonathan Pryce. Lesið verkið bæði fyrir fallega textann sem og tilfinningaríku samræðurnar. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) var breskt leikskáld, ritskáld og leikari. Hann er talinn eitt besta leikskáld í heimi sem og tungumálasmiður, sem skrifaði ljóð og sónettur og einnig gamanleik, hrmuleg og sguleg leikrit eins og "Rómeó og Júlía", Hamlet", Óþelló" og Makbeð ". Shakespeare er ótrúlega áhrifamikill og vinsæll og hefur einnig fundið upp á mrgum orðum og orðasambndum.

Écosse, XIe siècle. Trois sorcières prédisent à Macbeth, général victorieux, qu’il deviendra roi. Poussé par son ambition et sa femme, il assassine le roi Duncan et bascule dans une spirale de folie et de sang.

La collection « Connaître une oeuvre » vous offre la possibilité de tout savoir de Macbeth de Shakespeare grâce à une fiche de lecture aussi complète que détaillée. La rédaction, claire et accessible, a été confiée à un spécialiste universitaire. Cette fiche de lecture répond à une charte qualité mise en place par une équipe d'enseignants. Ce livre numérique contient un sommaire dynamique, la biographie de Shakespeare, la présentation de l'oeuvre, le résumé détaillé (scène par scène), les raisons du succès, les thèmes principaux et l'étude du mouvement littéraire de l'auteur. Notre travail éditorial vous offre un grand confort de lecture, spécialement développé pour la lecture numérique.

La collection « Connaître une oeuvre » vous offre la possibilité de tout savoir de la pièce de théâtre Othello, de Shakespeare, grâce à une fiche de lecture aussi complète que détaillée. La rédaction, claire et accessible, a été confiée à un spécialiste universitaire. Cette fiche de lecture répond à une charte qualité mise en place par une équipe d'enseignants. Ce livre numérique contient un sommaire dynamique, la biographie de Shakespeare, la présentation de l'oeuvre, le résumé détaillé (scène par scène), les raisons du succès, les thèmes principaux et l'étude du mouvement littéraire de l'auteur. Notre travail éditorial vous offre un grand confort de lecture, spécialement développé pour la lecture numérique.

La collection « Connaître une oeuvre » vous offre la possibilité de tout savoir du Songe d'une nuit d'été, de Shakespeare, grâce à une fiche de lecture aussi complète que détaillée. La rédaction, claire et accessible, a été confiée à un spécialiste universitaire. Cette fiche de lecture répond à une charte qualité mise en place par une équipe d'enseignants. Ce livre numérique contient un sommaire dynamique, la biographie de Shakespeare, la présentation de l'oeuvre, le résumé détaillé (scène par scène), les raisons du succès, les thèmes principaux et l'étude du mouvement littéraire de l'auteur. Notre travail éditorial vous offre un grand confort de lecture, spécialement développé pour la lecture numérique.

Hamlet, prince du Danemark, découvre que son oncle Claudius a assassiné son père pour s’emparer du trône. Entre vengeance, folie et doute existentiel, cette tragédie de Shakespeare explore les abîmes de l’âme humaine.

De zwarte legerofficier Othello trouwt in het geheim met Desdemona, dochter van een senator in Venetië, waardoor hij als legeraanvoerder op Cyprus wordt aangesteld. Cassio benoemt hij tot luitenant, zodat de jaloerse Iago zich gepasseerd voelt en zowel Cassio als Othello ten valt wilt brengen. Door Iago`s geraffineerde insinuaties gaat Othello geloven dat zijn vrouw hem bedriegt met Cassio. Othello ontslaat Cassio dan, maar daar blijft het niet bij...

In het Italiaanse Verona strijden twee adellijke families met elkaar: Montague en Capulet. Romeo komt op een feest van vader Capulet terecht terwijl hij daar als een Montague niet hoort. Net voordat hij herkend wordt ziet hij de dertienjarige Julia, de dochter van Capulet, op wie hij meteen verliefd wordt en die liefde is wederzijds. Om ruzie te voorkomen duldt Capulet Romeo`s aanwezigheid. Na het feest gaat Romeo de tuin van Capulet in, waar hij Julia bij het raam ziet staan. Daar verklaren ze elkaar de liefde, maar kunnen ze op de goedkeuring van hun families rekenen?

Elseneur, Danemark, fin du XVIe siècle. Hamlet, prince déchiré entre vengeance et doute, affronte le spectre de son père assassiné.

Viola, rescapée d’un naufrage en Illyrie, se travestit en homme pour survivre et déclenche une cascade de quiproquos amoureux.