Four Tragedies
Four Tragedies by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin in 1994, presents a comprehensive collection of Shakespeare’s notable works. This reprint edition spans 951 pages and is available in English. The book explores the theme of the fall from grace of a great man, driven by inherent flaws in character, as seen in the tragic arcs of figures like Macbeth, Lear, Hamlet, and Othello.
Readers will find that this collection delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of ambition, folly, and suspicion. Each tragedy is accompanied by notes and an introduction, enhancing its value for students and theatre enthusiasts alike. The exploration of drama in these works invites a deeper understanding of the tragic hero’s nobility and the profound suffering that arises from their flaws.
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The theme of the great Shakespearean tragedies is the fall from grace of a great man due to a flaw in his nature. 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 his flawed nature, however, the tragic hero has a nobility that emphasizes the greatness of man. 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, making this edition of particular value to students and theatre-goers.
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