Four Tragedies (Romeo and Juliet, MacBeth, Julius Caesar, Hamlet) - Softcover

This edition of four of Shakespeare's great tragedies is designed for the enjoyment of the modern reader. The complete Cambridge text of each play is clear and understandable. The story of each play is summed up briefly by J. Walker McSpadden. A glossary at the end of the book explains all unusual words or terms. The casts of characters are illustrated by Louis Glanzman. Mark Van Doren's fine prefaces introduce each play, casting a new light on some of the most inspired in the English language.