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Item All’s Well That Ends Well(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.All’s Well That Ends Well is a problem comedy that explores love, persistence, and social mobility. Helena, a determined young woman of modest birth, cures the King of France and claims the right to marry Bertram, a nobleman who rejects her and flees. Through disguise and clever strategy, Helena proves her loyalty and ultimately secures reconciliation. The play examines class, gender expectations, and the tension between romantic idealism and reality.Item Coriolanus.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Coriolanus is a Roman tragedy exploring pride, politics, and the conflict between personal honour and public duty. The warrior Coriolanus earns military glory but lacks the humility needed to gain popular support. His contempt for the ordinary people leads to exile and tragic consequences. The play examines leadership, identity, and the volatility of political power.Item Cymbeline.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.William Shakespeare, Cymbeline is a late romance that blends elements of tragedy, comedy, and history. The play centers on Imogen, the virtuous daughter of King Cymbeline of Britain, who secretly marries Posthumus Leonatus against her father’s wishes. Deceived by a villain’s wager questioning her fidelity, Imogen becomes the victim of false accusations and political intrigue. Through disguises, mistaken identities, and eventual revelations, the play resolves in reconciliation and forgiveness, exploring themes of loyalty, deception, virtue, and redemptionItem Hamlet.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Hamlet is a tragedy of revenge, madness, and moral uncertainty. Prince Hamlet seeks to avenge his father’s murder by his uncle, King Claudius, but struggles with doubt and hesitation. His search for truth leads to deception, tragedy, and widespread death. The play explores themes of conscience, mortality, and the complexity of human thought.Item King Henry VIII.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Henry VIII is a historical drama depicting the later years of the Tudor king’s reign, including political intrigue, the fall of Cardinal Wolsey, and the king’s marriage to Anne Boleyn. The play reflects themes of authority, reputation, and the shifting nature of royal favour, ending on a note of national hope with the birth of Elizabeth I.Item King John.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.King John is a historical drama depicting political conflict, contested succession, and the instability of royal authority. The play focuses on King John’s struggle to maintain his throne amid challenges from France and internal rebellion. Questions of legitimacy, loyalty, and national identity shape the narrative. Shakespeare presents a complex portrait of kingship under pressure and the consequences of weak leadership.Item King Lear(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.King Lear is a tragedy that examines power, family loyalty, and madness. Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery, rejecting the honest Cordelia. Betrayal and cruelty lead to his downfall and mental collapse, paralleled by the suffering of Gloucester and his sons. The play portrays the fragility of authority and the redemptive power of compassion amid suffering.Item King Richard II.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Richard II is a history play examining the divine right of kings and the fall of a monarch. Richard’s mismanagement and political mistakes lead to his overthrow by Henry Bolingbroke, who becomes Henry IV. The play contrasts poetic introspection with political reality, exploring themes of power, identity, and the fragile nature of authority.Item King Richard III.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Richard III portrays the rise and fall of one of Shakespeare’s most memorable villains. Richard, Duke of Gloucester, uses manipulation, deceit, and murder to seize the English throne. His ruthless ambition leads to tyranny and widespread suffering until he is defeated at the Battle of Bosworth. The play examines power, conscience, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.Item Love's Labour's Lost.(Macmillan and Co., 1893) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Love’s Labour’s Lost is a witty comedy about youthful idealism and the unpredictability of love. The King of Navarre and his companions vow to avoid women and devote themselves to study, but their resolve collapses when a princess and her ladies arrive. Courtship, wordplay, and comic disguises follow, ending not in marriage but in separation and reflection. The play explores themes of language, learning, and the tension between intellectual ambition and human emotion.Item Measure for Measure(Macmillan and Co., 1893) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Measure for Measure is a Shakespearean problem play that examines justice, morality, and the abuse of power. Set in Vienna, the Duke temporarily delegates authority to the strict and self-righteous Angelo, who enforces long-neglected laws with harsh severity. When Claudio is sentenced to death for immoral conduct, his sister Isabella, a novice nun, pleads for mercy. Angelo, however, offers to spare Claudio only if Isabella sacrifices her virtue. Disguised as a friar, the Duke secretly observes and manipulates events to expose corruption and restore order. Blending dark themes with moments of irony and resolution, the play questions the balance between justice and compassion.Item Othello.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.William Shakespeare, Othello is a tragic drama that explores jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation. The play follows Othello, a respected general in Venice, whose secret marriage to Desdemona is destroyed by the deceit of his ensign, Iago. Through lies and calculated manipulation, Iago convinces Othello that his wife has been unfaithful. Consumed by jealousy and mistrust, Othello commits a tragic act that leads to devastating consequences. The play examines themes of trust, racism, and the destructive power of suspicion.Item Pericles, Prince of Tyre.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Attributed in part to William Shakespeare, Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a late romance that follows the journey of Pericles, a prince who flees his homeland after uncovering a dangerous secret. He endures shipwrecks, loss, and separation from his wife and daughter, Marina. Through trials, suffering, and unexpected reunions, the play explores themes of fate, endurance, virtue, and redemption. Ultimately, it concludes with reconciliation and restoration, emphasizing hope and divine providence after hardship.Item Poems and Sonnets.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.The poems and sonnets of William Shakespeare, including the collection known as Shakespeare's Sonnets, explore themes of love, beauty, time, mortality, and betrayal. Written primarily in the sonnet form, these lyrical works reflect on the fleeting nature of youth, the power of poetry to immortalize beauty, and the complexities of human relationships. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, Shakespeare examines devotion, jealousy, desire, and the passage of time, establishing his sonnets as enduring contributions to English literatureItem Reprints.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.This item forms part of the 1895 reprint, Volume 40, of William Shakespeare’s collected works. Issued as part of a multi-volume edition, the text represents a late nineteenth-century republication of Shakespeare’s plays, reflecting editorial standardisation in spelling, punctuation, and annotation characteristic of Victorian scholarship. Such reprints contributed to the continued preservation, accessibility, and academic study of Shakespeare’s dramatic worksItem Reprints.(Macmillan and Co., 1895) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.This item forms part of the 1895 reprint, Volume 39, of William Shakespeare’s collected works. Issued as part of a multi-volume edition, the text represents a late nineteenth-century republication of Shakespeare’s plays, reflecting editorial standardisation in spelling, punctuation, and annotation characteristic of Victorian scholarship. Such reprints contributed to the continued preservation, accessibility, and academic study of Shakespeare’s dramatic worksItem Romeo and Juliet.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story about two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their secret romance leads to a series of misunderstandings and impulsive decisions that end in their deaths. The tragedy ultimately reconciles their families, highlighting themes of youthful passion, fate, and the destructive power of hatred.Item The Comedy of Errors.(Macmillan and Co., 1893) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.The Comedy of Errors is a fast-paced farce built on mistaken identity and coincidence. Two sets of identical twins, separated at birth, end up in the same city, setting off a chain of comic confusion involving merchants, servants, and spouses. Themes of family reunion, identity, and the chaos of misunderstanding drive the play. Through physical comedy and escalating misunderstandings, Shakespeare explores how easily order can collapse when appearances deceive.Item The First Part of King Henry IV.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Henry IV, Part 1, combines political conflict with lively comic scenes. Prince Hal, heir to the throne, spends time among commoners and the humorous Sir John Falstaff while rebellion threatens his father’s rule. As Hal matures, he proves his courage in battle against Hotspur. The play explores honour, leadership, and personal growth.Item The First Part of King Henry VI.(Macmillan and Co., 1894) Shakespeare, W.; Wright, A. W.Henry VI, Part 1 is an early history play depicting England’s struggles after the death of Henry V. The young King Henry VI inherits a divided kingdom and ongoing war with France, including the rise of Joan of Arc as a French leader. Political rivalry among English nobles foreshadows the Wars of the Roses. The play explores weak leadership and the seeds of national conflict.