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Delightfully comic tale of mistaken identities revolves around the physical likeness between Sebastian and his twin sister Viola, each of whom, when separated after a shipwreck, believes the other to be dead. Filled with superb comedy, this entertaining masterpiece remains one of Shakespeare's most popular and performed comedies.

Delightfully comic tale of mistaken identities revolves around the physical likeness between Sebastian and his twin sister Viola, each of whom, when separated after a shipwreck,…

The French Revolution comes to vivid life in Charles Dickens’s famous novel about the best of times and the worst of times…

The storming of the Bastille…the death carts with their doomed human cargo…the swift drop of the guillotine blade—this is the French Revolution that Charles Dickens vividly captures in his famous work A Tale of Two Cities. With dramatic eloquence, he brings to life a time of terror and treason, a starving people rising in frenzy and hate to overthrow a corrupt and decadent regime. With insight and compassion, Dickens casts his novel of unforgettable scenes with some memorable characters: the sinister Madame Defarge, knitting her patterns of death; the gentle Lucie Manette, unswerving in her devotion to her broken father; Charles Darnay, the lover with a secret past; and dissolute Sydney Carton, whose unlikely heroism gives his life meaning.

The French Revolution comes to vivid life in Charles Dickens’s famous novel about the best of times and the worst of times…

The storming of the Bastille…the death carts with…

The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies.

Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and timely story of a kingdom held in the thrall of an aging ruler’s descent into madness. Desperate for praise, he banishes those who would guide him with honesty and surrounds himself with sycophants—an action which leads to his ultimately tragic downfall…

This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:

• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Russell Fraser
• Selections from Raphael Holinshed’s Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Sir Philip Sidney’s Arcadia, and The True Chronicle History of King Lear, the sources from which Shakespeare derived King Lear
• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, A. C. Bradley, John Russell Brown, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more…

The Signet Classics edition of one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies.

Full of cruelty and betrayal, King Lear is the timeless and timely story of a kingdom held in…

What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a "lofty" play showing "personages of great state" caught up in a "lamentable" action that "beginneth prosperously and endeth unfortunately" Whether judged by this or any other standard, the plays selected for this collection - Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth - are considered to be the four central works of Shakespearean tragedy and must be included in any list of the world's finest tragic literature. And to make these plays more accessible for the modern reader, this edition includes the following special features:
- An Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series.
- Reliable texts by noted Shakespeare scholars.
- Texts printed in the clearest, most readable type.
- Name of each speaker given in full.
- Detailed footnotes at the bottom of each page keyed to the numbered lines of the text.
- Textual notes.
- Updated bibliography.

What is tragedy? The Elizabethans defined it as a "lofty" play showing "personages of great state" caught up in a "lamentable" action that "beginneth prosperously and endeth…

Readers the world over recognize O.Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century. Even today a masterful surprise at the end of a story is described as "an O.Henry twist," and a prominent short fiction award bears his name. Widely known as a master of irony, O.Henry also displayed in his stories dazzling wordplay and a wry combination of pathos and humor. Including his most famous works, such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Furnished Room," this collection of forty-one stories demonstrates his extraordinary technical genius. Cunningly arranged according to geographic location, these tales display the wide range of O.Henry's world, from the streets of his beloved New York City to exotic locales south of the border. With his wonderful plot turns, unexpected climaxes, and deep insights into human nature, O.Henry s works will live on as prime examples of well-told tales.

Readers the world over recognize O.Henry as the best short story writer of the early twentieth century. Even today a masterful surprise at the end of a story is described as "an…

Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Рое was by nature and choice a poet. This edition of his complete poetry illustrates the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty he created in his verse. From his exquisite lyric "To Helen" to his immortal masterpieces "Annabel Lee," "The Bells," and "The Raven," Рое stands beside the celebrated English Romantic poets Shelley, Byron, and Keats, and his haunting, sensuous poetic vision profoundly influenced the Victorian giants Swinburne, Tennyson, and Rossetti.
Today his dark side speaks eloquently to contemporary readers in poems such as "The Haunted Palace" and "The Conqueror Worm," with their powerful images of madness and the macabre. But even at the end of his life, Рое reached out to his art for comfort and courage, giving us in "Eldorado" a talisman to hold during our darkest moments - a timeless gift from a great American writer.

Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Рое was by nature and choice a poet. This edition of his complete poetry illustrates the transcendent world of unity and…

This is undoubtedly the greatest love story ever written, spawning a host of imitators on stage and screen, including Leonard Bernstein's smash musical West Side Story and Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet filmed in 1968. A young man and woman meet by chance and fall instantly in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything. Set in a city torn apart by feuds and gang warfare, Romeo and Juliet is a dazzling combination of passion and hatred, bawdy comedy and high tragedy.

This is undoubtedly the greatest love story ever written, spawning a host of imitators on stage and screen, including Leonard Bernstein's smash musical West Side Story and Franco…

The celebrated opening of Jane Austen's Emma introduces readers to her most unforgettable character: a supremely self-assured and accomplished young woman who believes herself immune to romance. By turns brilliant and foolish, self-aware and self-deluding, Emma "leaps from error to error", writes Margaret Drabble in her incisive Introduction, wreaking comic havoc in the lives of those around her. The mature flowering of Austen's singular and prolific genius, Emma is also a fascinating, hilarious, and timeless coming-of-age tale - the compelling story of a woman seeking her true nature and finding true love in the process.

The celebrated opening of Jane Austen's Emma introduces readers to her most unforgettable character: a supremely self-assured and accomplished young woman who believes herself…

After a collision between two ships in rough seas, the wreck's sole survivor languished for eight days under a merciless sun. With neither food nor drink death seemed certain, but miraculously, Edward Prendick survived. Yet what he would encounter in the days ahead was more horrible and terrifying than death, for the island on which he landed was the home of the infamous Dr. Moreau whose goal was to create a powerful new breed of animal part man and part beast. Is it a miracle of science or a crime against nature?

After a collision between two ships in rough seas, the wreck's sole survivor languished for eight days under a merciless sun. With neither food nor drink death seemed certain, but…

With her 1847 novel, Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte created one of the most unforgettable heroines of all time. Jane Eyre is an orphan, penniless and plain, but full of courage and spirit. She has endured incredible hardship to secure her humble status as a governess in the household of her brooding employer, Mr. Rochester. Jane's sharp wit and defiant nature meet with Rochester's sardonic temperament. The two become enmeshed in a deep, intense bond. But Rochester has a terrible secret - a remnant from his past that could threaten any hope of happiness with his only love.

With her 1847 novel, Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte created one of the most unforgettable heroines of all time. Jane Eyre is an orphan, penniless and plain, but full of courage and…

Indisputably the greatest fiction detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes lives on-in films, on television, and, of course, through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's inimitable craft. These 22 stories show Holmes at his brilliant best.

Indisputably the greatest fiction detective of all time, Sherlock Holmes lives on-in films, on television, and, of course, through Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's inimitable craft. These…

The classic tale of Hawkeye - Natty Bumppo - the frontier scout who turned his back on "civilization", and his friendship with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters through the dangerous wilderness of Indian country in frontier America.

The classic tale of Hawkeye - Natty Bumppo - the frontier scout who turned his back on "civilization", and his friendship with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters through…

In the fog of London, lawyers enrich themselves with endless litigation over a dwindling inheritance. A sterling example of Dickens’s genius for character, dramatic construction, and social satire, this novel was hailed by Edmund Wilson as a “masterpiece”.

In the fog of London, lawyers enrich themselves with endless litigation over a dwindling inheritance. A sterling example of Dickens’s genius for character, dramatic construction,…

From the agony of Charles Dickens’ disenchantment with the Victorian middle class comes a novel of spellbinding mystery and a profound examination of moral values—this is the story of the orphan Pip’s trials and tribulations among London’s high society circles.

From the agony of Charles Dickens’ disenchantment with the Victorian middle class comes a novel of spellbinding mystery and a profound examination of moral values—this is the…

Here is the accomplished first novel that catapulted F.Scott Fitzgerald to literary fame - at the age of 23. It follows the education-intellectual, spiritual, and sexual-of young Amory Blaine.

Here is the accomplished first novel that catapulted F.Scott Fitzgerald to literary fame - at the age of 23. It follows the education-intellectual, spiritual, and sexual-of young…

The short stories of Herman Melville are considered today to be among the small masterpieces of American fiction. Billy Budd, Melville's posthumously published novella, is a classic tale of innocence, evil, and murder that depicts the rivalry between a simple, handsome young sailor and a demonic superior. "Bartleby" is the subtly comic tale of an apathetic scrivener, and "Benito Cereno" is the story of a Spanish sea captain caught up in a slave revolt on his ship. Along with others of The Piazza Tales is included "The Town-Ho's Story," a chapter from the author's undisputed masterpiece, Moby-Dick. By turns haunting and humorous, and always compelling, these fine stories convey the diversity and grandeur of Melville's talent as well as the depth of his themes.

The short stories of Herman Melville are considered today to be among the small masterpieces of American fiction. Billy Budd, Melville's posthumously published novella, is a…

From the discovery of a strange parchment in an old book to the fantastic descent through a dormant volcano into a subterranean world of danger and beauty, A Journey to the Center of the Earth is as wonderfully entertaining today as when it was first published. One of Jules Verne's finest novels, its unique combination of "hard" science and vivid imagination helped establish this brilliant Frenchman as the father of modern science fiction. A high-tension odyssey, it depicts three men who venture into an unknown, fearsome underworld to discover what lies at the mysterious center of the earth—while risking their chances of ever returning to the surface alive.

From the discovery of a strange parchment in an old book to the fantastic descent through a dormant volcano into a subterranean world of danger and beauty, A Journey to the Center…

Dicken's most beloved story, A Christmas Carol, is as much a part of Christmas as mistletoe and carolers. This heartwarming tale continues to stir in us the same feelings of repentance, forgiveness, and love that transformed Ebenezer Scrooge.

Dicken's most beloved story, A Christmas Carol, is as much a part of Christmas as mistletoe and carolers. This heartwarming tale continues to stir in us the same feelings of…

A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde's wit and theatrical genius at their brilliant best. Subtitled 'A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,' this hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous world on its head, lets duplicity lead to happiness, and makes riposte the highest form of art. Written, according to Wilde, 'by a butterfly for butterflies,' it si a dazzling masterpiece of comic entertainment.

Although it was originally written in four acts, The Importance of Being Earnest is usually performed in a three-act version. This authoritative edition features an appendix that restores valuable lines that appeared in the original.

Also included in this special collection are Wilde's first comedy success, Lady Windermere's Fan, and his richly sensual melodrama, Salomé, which he called 'that terrible coloured little tragedy I once in some strange mood wrote'-and which shocked and enraged the censors of his time.

With an Introduction by Sylvan Barnet and a New Afterword by Elise Bruhl and Michael Camer

A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde's wit and theatrical genius at their brilliant best. Subtitled 'A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,'…

"Comedies", as one of Shakespeare's contemporaries wrote, "begin in trouble and end in peace". This is certainly true of the four masterworks selected for this collection - The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, and The Tempest - each of which represents a significant stage in the development of the world's greatest dramatist. Reading these plays, we sample the whole comic spectrum of the Elizabethan world - from the satiric comedy that portrays a world of people whose unreasonable behavior is ludicrous and in need of reform to the romantic comedy that takes us into a dreamlike holiday world whose inhabitants, for all their folly, are still endearing characters. And to give these plays more meaning for the modern reader, this edition includes the following special features:
- An Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, general editor of the Signet Classic Shakespeare series.
- Reliable texts by noted Shakespeare scholars.
- Texts printed in the clearest, most readable type.
- Name of each speaker given in full.
- Detailed footnotes at the bottom of each page keyed to the numbered lines of the text.
- Textual notes.
- Updated bibliography.

"Comedies", as one of Shakespeare's contemporaries wrote, "begin in trouble and end in peace". This is certainly true of the four masterworks selected for this collection - The…