Romeo and Juliet - Act 3, scene 1 | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the full text of the famous duel scene between Tybalt and Mercutio, in which Romeo says "I do protest I never injured thee". Learn about the context, characters, and themes of this tragic play by William Shakespeare.
Hamlet - Act 1, scene 1 | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJun 2, 2020 · Read the first scene of Hamlet, where Horatio and Marcellus encounter the ghost of King Hamlet and tell Prince Hamlet about it. Learn about the historical context, the characters, and the themes of this famous tragedy by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare's Sonnets | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBMay 30, 2023 · Explore the collection, essays, and resources of Shakespeare's Sonnets, the most famous and influential sonnet sequence in English literature. Learn about the themes, language, history, and interpretations of the Sonnets, and find free texts, lesson plans, and videos.
Macbeth - Act 4, scene 1 | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Macbeth consults the witches to secure his kingship and receives three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and a crowned child. The armed head warns him of Macduff, the bloody child urges him to be bloody, and the crowned child shows him a …
Romeo and Juliet - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the full text of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's tragic love story of two feuding families. Download the PDF or view the online version with annotations and synopsis.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Act 1, scene 1 - Folger …
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the text of the first scene of Shakespeare's comedy, where Theseus plans his wedding and Hermia defies her father's choice of husband. Lysander, Hermia's lover, is one of the suitors who faces Egeus's wrath and Athenian law.
Julius Caesar - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBRead or download the full text of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare's play about the assassination of the Roman leader. Explore essays, audio, images, and lesson plans related to the play and its themes, language, and history.
The Merchant of Venice - Act 4, scene 1 - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the full text of the court scene where Shylock demands his pound of flesh from Antonio and Portia defends him with a clever legal argument. The phrase "quality of mercy" appears in the Duke's speech as he urges Shylock to show mercy to Antonio.
Macbeth - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the full text of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, online or download it as a PDF. The play tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general who murders his way to the throne after hearing a prophecy from three witches.
Twelfth Night - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBTwelfth Night is a comedy of love and power, named for the end of the Christmas season. Explore the play's text, themes, characters, history, and teaching materials from the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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