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.
Romeo and Juliet - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Learn about Shakespeare's play of young love and violence, with full text, essays, resources, and audio. Explore the play's language, history, themes, and adaptations with the Folger experts.
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.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Explore Shakespeare's comedy of love, magic, and theater with the Folger edition, text, audio, and resources. Find essays, blog posts, podcasts, and teaching materials for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Macbeth - Act 2, scene 2 | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the full text of Macbeth's soliloquy after killing Duncan and Lady Macbeth's attempt to cleanse him of guilt. Learn about the historical context and themes of this scene in Shakespeare's tragedy.
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.
Macbeth - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBMacbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, based on a Scottish historical figure and influenced by James I's interest in witchcraft. The Folger Shakespeare Library offers the full text, audio, video, essays, and teaching materials for Macbeth.
Hamlet - Entire Play - Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJun 2, 2020 · Read the full text of Hamlet, Shakespeare's tragedy about a prince who seeks revenge for his father's murder. Follow the plot, characters, and themes of this classic play with annotations and contextual information.
Romeo and Juliet - Prologue | Folger Shakespeare Library
WEBJul 31, 2015 · Read the prologue of Romeo and Juliet, where the chorus introduces the play's setting, characters, and themes. The prologue begins with the famous line "Two households, both alike in dignity", which refers to the feuding Montagues and Capulets.
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.
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