Four tragedies

William Shakespeare

The theme of the great Shakespearean tragedies is a hero's fall from grace due to a fatal character flaw. Whether it is the ruthless ambition of Macbeth or the folly of Lear, the irresolution of Hamlet or the suspicion of Othello, the cause of the tragedy - even when it is the murder of a king - is trifling compared to the calamity that it unleashes. Despite their flawed natures, however, the tragic protagonists all have a nobility that emphasizes the greatness of humanity. From this paradox the audience is brought to a greater understanding of - and sympathy with - suffering.The four tragedies in this collection are accompanied by notes and an introduction to each text.

Author(s): Shakespeare, William
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 24/04/2025
Pagination: 960 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Published By: Penguin Classics
Book Classification: Classic & pre-20th century plays|Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800|Literary studies: plays & playwrights
Dimensions: 204x132x40
Weight: 750
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9780241726976