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Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Examines Julius Caesar as a political play with an examination of history and culture, and a psychological analysis of characters.

A study of Shakespeare's "Henry V, " presenting it as an ambiguous and disturbing drama that has been radically edited in past productions in order to promote a patriotic message, and including discussion of key themes and concepts, an examination of critical ideas and trends, and a selection of critical perspectives.

American literary critic Harold Bloom offers his analysis of Shakespeare's "MacBeth, " and includes the text of the play, preceded by a synopsis and list of characters.

Presents evidence to support the authors' contention that much of the information about Christianity and Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci set forth in Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code, " are false, or at best only partially true.

A collection of essays about the major themes and ideas found in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth"; includes biographical information about Shakespeare.

A guide to Shakespeare's Macbeth, offering biographical information about the author, analysis of the text, and critical excerpts.

A guide to William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," featuring critical essays written about the play since the seventeenth century and including an introduction, plot summary, character list, a selection of key passages, and biographical information about the author.