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Shakespeare's Plays

By AnneMcCormack

  • The Comedy of Errors

    The Comedy of Errors
    Shakespeare and the Internet Check this site for links to useful sites for students and a list of fesitvals. This play, his first, is the only one that takes place in one location and within one day.

  • Richard III

    Richard III
    This is the replica of the Globe in contemporary London. The original burned in 1613.

  • The Taming of the Shrew

    The Taming of the Shrew
    In 1948, Cole Porter made it into the musical "Kiss Me Kate."

  • A Midsummer Nigtht's Dream

    A Midsummer Nigtht's Dream
    Free ebook "I know a bank where the wild thyme blows%u2026"

  • The Merchant of Venice

    The Merchant of Venice
    Complete script, scene by scene "The quality of mercy is not strained."

  • Henry IV, Part 1

    Henry IV, Part 1
    Prince Hal, the future King Henry V, alternately parties and proves himself. Features favorite character, Falstaff.

  • Much Ado About Nothing

    Much Ado About Nothing
    Complete script A comedy, but also a near-tragedy. You must see the 1993 film with Kenneth Brannagh, Emma Thompson, and Denzel Washington. Photo by TGIGreeny.

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Free online text of the play Isaac Asimov's interpretation of Hamlet's motivation is the best.

  • Macbeth

    Macbeth
    Scenes and Analysis Thinkquest provides the script plus summaries and glossary.

  • The Tempest

    The Tempest
    Google Books Love, magic, and murder plots in his last solo work.

  • Shakespeare dies

    Shakespeare dies
    Complete Works All the plays and poetry are available at this site, sponsored by MIT.