Among the most studied, most read, and most admired works in world literature, the tragedies of Shakespeare constitute a body of work unrivaled in dramatic brilliance, beauty of language, and profundity of thought. This convenient and affordable volume ideal for students and all lovers of literature features four of the playwright s greatest works: "Hamlet, " the revenge drama centering on the introspective Prince of Denmark one of literature's most discussed and contentious characters, and the role that every actor longs to play; "Macbeth, " otherwise known as "The Scottish Play," concerning a nobleman's overweening ambition; "Othello, " in which a gallant soldier and loving husband is undone by jealousy; and "Romeo and Juliet, " the timeless tale of the young lovers whose names are synonymous with star-crossed romance. Includes 2 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative: "Hamlet" and "Macbeth.""