Download or read book William Shakespeare s The Two Noble Kinsmen A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's classic romance "The Two Noble Kinsmen." People who read this retelling first will find the original play much easier to understand.
Download or read book The Two Noble Kinsmen written by John Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Two Noble Kinsmen written by William Shakespeare and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Two Noble Kinsmen - William Shakespeare - The Two Noble Kinsmen is a Jacobean tragicomedy, first published in 1634 and attributed jointly to John Fletcher and William Shakespeare. Its plot derives from "The Knight's Tale" in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, which had already been dramatised at least twice before. This play is believed to have been William Shakespeare's final play before he retired to Stratford-Upon-Avon and died three years later. A prologue informs the audience that the play is based on a story from Chaucer. Three queens come to plead with Theseus and Hippolyta, rulers of Athens, to avenge the deaths of their husbands by the hand of the tyrant Creon of Thebes. Creon has killed the three kings and refuses to allow them proper burial. Theseus agrees to wage war on Creon. In Thebes, Palamon and Arcite, cousins and close friends, are bound by duty to fight for Creon, though they are appalled by his tyranny. In a hard-fought battle Palamon and Arcite enact prodigies of courage, but the Thebans are defeated by Theseus. Palamon and Arcite are imprisoned but philosophically resign themselves to their fate. Their stoicism is instantly destroyed when from their prison window they see Princess Emilia, Hippolyta's sister. Both fall in love with her, and their friendship turns to bitter rivalry. Arcite is released after a relative intercedes on his behalf. He is banished from Athens, but he disguises himself, wins a local wrestling match, and is appointed as Emilia's bodyguard. Meanwhile, the jailer's daughter has fallen in love with Palamon and helps him escape. She follows him, but he ignores her since he is still obsessed with Emilia. He lives in the forest half-starved, where he meets Arcite. The two argue, but Arcite offers to bring Palamon food, drink and armaments so that they can meet in an equal fight over Emilia. The jailer's daughter, forsaken, has gone mad. She sings and babbles in the forest. She meets a troupe of local countrymen who want to perform a Morris dance before the king and queen. The local schoolmaster Gerald invites the mad daughter to join the performance. Theseus and Hippolyta appear hunting. Gerald hails them, and they agree to watch the yokels perform a bizarre act for them, with the jailer's mad daughter dancing. The royal couple reward them. Arcite returns with the food and weapons. After a convivial dinner with reminiscences, the two fight. Theseus and his entourage arrive on the scene. He orders for Palamon and Arcite to be arrested and executed. Hippolyta and Emilia intervene and so Theseus agrees to a public tournament between the two for Emilia's hand. Each warrior will be allowed three companions to assist them. The loser and his companion knights will be executed. The jailer finds his daughter with the help of friends. He tries to restore her mental health. On the advice of a doctor, he encourages her former suitor to pretend to be Palamon so that she will be gradually accustomed to see him as her true love. His devotion slowly wins her over. Before the tournament, Arcite prays to Mars that he win the battle, Palamon prays to Venus that he marry Emilia and Emilia prays to Diana that she be wed to the one who loves her best. Each prayer is granted: Arcite wins the combat but is then thrown from his horse and dies, leaving Palamon to wed Emilia.
Download or read book Two Noble Kinsmen written by William Shakespeare and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Shakespeare's last dramatic work. The two noble kinsmen are cousins who swear a vow of friendship until death. King Theseus of Athens leads an invasion against Thebes and returns to Athens with the two cousins who both fall in love with Princess Emilia, Theseus' sister-in-law. Both become rivals for Emilia's hand arousing the wrath of Theseus. The story is adorned by interesting twists and climax. Worth reading!
Download or read book The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The king of Thebes is a tyrant but his young relatives, Palamon and Arcite, defend him anyway. The two noble kinsmen find their loyalty rewarded with imprisonment when they end up on the losing side of a battle with the great hero, Theseus of Athens. From the window of their jail they observe Emilia, the sister-in-law of their conqueror, whose stunning beauty shatters their vow of eternal brotherhood. Now the former friends must find a way to evade their captors and pursue the alluring princess, an undertaking that will conclude with a fight to the death.
Download or read book The Two Noble Kinsmen Annotated written by John John Fletcher and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. The Two Noble Kinsmen is a Jacobean tragicomedy, first published in 1634 and attributed to John Fletcher and William Shakespeare. Its plot derives from "The Knight's Tale" in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales, which had already been dramatised at least twice before.Formerly a point of controversy, the dual attribution is now generally accepted by the scholarly consensus.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Troilus and Cressida A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cressida has a problem. During the Trojan War, she falls in love with the young Trojan warrior Troilus and eventually sleeps with him. Almost immediately, she is sent to the Greek camp in exchange for an important Trojan prisoner because her father, a Trojan seer who has turned traitor and joined the Greeks, wants her with him. In the Greek camp, one Greek leader kisses her, and then another, and then another. The kisses are supposed to be in greeting, but this is a dangerous situation for a young woman to be in. Will Cressida be true to her vow to be faithful to Troilus? Will Cressida find a male Greek protector? Will Cressida fall in love with a Greek warrior? And is Thersites, a Greek who is deformed in body, also deformed in mind? Or is his cynicism fully and completely justified? Is Cressida the slut Thersites thinks she is?
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Antony and Cleopatra A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christopher Marlowe s Doctor Faustus Retellings of the 1604 A Text and the 1616 B Text written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctor Faustus writes a deed of gift of his soul to Lucifer in return for twenty-four years of having a demon to be his servant and do whatever he says. For twenty-four years, Faustus enjoys himself, playing tricks and enjoying the company of important rulers. But now the twenty-fours are coming to an end. A Good Angel tries to get Faustus to repent, but a Bad Angel tells Faustus that he cannot repent. At the stroke of twelve, Lucifer will carry Faustus' soul to Hell. The clock strikes one É. DOCTOR FAUSTUS was printed in two versions: one in 1604 and one in 1616. This volume contains easy-to-read retellings of both versions.
Download or read book The Trojan War and Its Aftermath Four Epic Poems Retold written by David Bruce and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Trojan War and Its Aftermath: Four Epic Poems Retold" by David Bruce is a captivating retelling of the timeless tales surrounding the legendary conflict of the Trojan War and its far-reaching consequences. Drawing from ancient sources such as Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," as well as other classical works, Bruce weaves together a rich tapestry of myths, heroes, and gods to create a compelling narrative that brings the ancient world to life. Through vivid prose and meticulous attention to detail, Bruce guides readers through the epic events of the Trojan War, from the famed duel between Achilles and Hector to the cunning stratagems of Odysseus and the tragic fall of Troy. Along the way, he introduces readers to a host of unforgettable characters, from the valorous warriors to the cunning goddesses, each with their own motivations and desires. But Bruce's narrative doesn't end with the fall of Troy; instead, he explores the aftermath of the war and its impact on the heroes and heroines who survived. From the trials of Odysseus as he struggles to find his way home to the tragic fate of the Trojan women, Bruce delves deep into the human drama and emotional resonance of these timeless stories, revealing the enduring power of myth to illuminate the human condition.
Download or read book William s Shakespeare s Othello A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-08-24 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Richard III A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare Richard II A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-06 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Richard II." People who read this version first will find the original play much easier to read and understand.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Hamlet A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02-22 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a retelling of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in modern English. If people read this version first, they will understand Shakespeare's original version much better.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Cymbeline A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-01-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s The Winter s Tale A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Pericles Prince of Tyre A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-10-29 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's romance "Pericles, Prince of Tyre." Pericles wanders the world, marries and has a daughter, loses both his wife and daughter, and regains both in a happy ending.
