Twelfth Night (New Penguin Shakespeare)

by William Shakespeare (Author), William Shakespeare (Author), M. Mahood (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1971

  $3.71

  Part of The New Penguin Shakespeare series, this text looks at Twelfth Night with an introduction, a list of further reading, commentary and a short account of the textual problems of the play. The series is used and recommended by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.44

  In the modern theater, Twelfth Night is one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, and this edition places particular emphasis on its theatrical qualities in both the introduction and the full and detailed commentary. Where original music has not survived, James Walker has composed settings compatible with the surviving originals, freshly edited so that this edition, unique among modern editions, offers all the music required to perform the play. It will be invaluable to actors, directors, and students at all levels.

• New

  Paperback
  1998

  $30.60

  Full comprehension of the plays is gained from the line-by-line modern English translation given on facing pages. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. The significance of the plays is reinforced by sections discussing Shakespeare's life, works and theatre. Pupils are encouraged to understand the language, characters, structure and themes of the plays by completion of practical exercises.