About the Book: In this book, Mr. P. D. Deshpande shows how the protagonists of Shakespeare's tragedies ultimately fall prey to the ‘Crooked Eclipses’ of a rapidly moving chain of events, which are mostly brought upon by their own actions, guided by the peculiar complexity of their mind and their absurdities. At the same time, he shows how the greatness, sublimity and also imperfection of human life shines through the characters like Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, Othello, etc. About the Author: Mr. P. D. Deshpande is a renowned writer and poet in Marathi language. He has 16 (sixteen) published books to his credit which have been appreciated by the common readers as well as critics. He has devoted almost all his life to bring the works of William Shakespeare in Marathi language for the common readers and that has made him to translate in 'Free Verse' form all the sonnets of Shakespeare, and his plays like The Tempest, Hamlet, Coriolanus, Macbeth etc. in Marathi language. He has also written many articles about Shakespeare's life and plays in renowned periodicals. His magnum opus is a novel about Shakespeare's life in two volumes, written after meticulous research.

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of “Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.” Follow the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates love, societal expectations, and the enduring charm of Mr. Darcy in this timeless tale of wit, romance, and social commentary. Book 2: Discover the unparalleled genius of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare.” Traverse the vast literary landscape crafted by the Bard himself, encompassing tragedy, comedy, and sonnets that continue to captivate readers with their timeless themes and profound insights into the human experience. Book 3: Plunge into the depths of human struggle and resilience with “Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill.” O'Neill's poignant play, set against the backdrop of familial conflict, delves into the complexities of addiction, regret, and the elusive pursuit of happiness, leaving a lasting impact on the theatrical landscape.

Shakespeare's plays have been adapted or rewritten in various, often surprising, ways since the seventeenth century. This groundbreaking anthology brings together twelve theatrical adaptations of Shakespeares work from around the world and across the centuries. The plays include The Woman's Prize or the Tamer Tamed John Fletcher The History of King Lear Nahum Tate King Stephen: A Fragment of a Tragedy John Keats The Public (El P(blico) Federico Garcia Lorca The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Bertolt Brecht uMabatha Welcome Msomi Measure for Measure Charles Marowitz Hamletmachine Heiner Müller Lears Daughters The Womens Theatre Group & Elaine Feinstein Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief Paula Vogel This Islands Mine Philip Osment Harlem Duet Djanet Sears Each play is introduced by a concise, informative introduction with suggestions for further reading. The collection is prefaced by a detailed General Introduction, which offers an invaluable examination of issues related to

Selected works of William Shakespeare from the series "Best of the Best" is the book that everyone should read to understand themselves and each other. The authors and works for this book series were selected, as a result of numerous studies, analysis of the texts over the past 100 years and the demand for readers. It must be read in order to understand the world around us, its history, to recognize the heroes, to understand the winged expressions and jokes that come from these literary works. Reading these books will mean the discovery of a world of self-development and self-expression for each person. These books have been around for decades, and sometimes centuries, for the time they recreate, the values they teach, the point of view, or simply the beauty of words. This volume of the Best of the Best series includes famous works: THE SONNETS; ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL; THE TRAGEDY OF ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA; AS YOU LIKE IT; THE COMEDY OF ERRORS; THE TRAGEDY OF CORIOLANUS; CYMBELINE; THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK; KING HENRY THE FOURTH. THE FIRST PART; KING HENRY THE FOURTH. THE SECOND PART; THE LIFE OF KING HENRY THE FIFTH; THE FIRST PART OF HENRY THE SIXTH; THE SECOND PART OF KING HENRY THE SIXTH; THE THIRD PART OF KING HENRY THE SIXTH; KING HENRY THE EIGHTH; THE LIFE AND DEATH OF KING JOHN; THE TRAGEDY OF JULIUS CAESAR; THE TRAGEDY OF KING LEAR; LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST; THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH; MEASURE FOR MEASURE; THE MERCHANT OF VENICE; THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR; A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM; MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING; THE TRAGEDY OF OTHELLO, MOOR OF VENICE; PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE; KING RICHARD THE SECOND; KING RICHARD THE THIRD; THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET; THE TAMING OF THE SHREW; THE TEMPEST; THE LIFE OF TIMON OF ATHENS; THE TRAGEDY OF TITUS ANDRONICUS; THE HISTORY OF TROILUS AND CRESSIDA; TWELFTH NIGHT; OR, WHAT YOU WILL; THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA; THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN; THE WINTER’S TALE; A LOVER’S COMPLAINT; THE PASSIONATE PILGRIM; THE PHOENIX AND THE TURTLE; THE RAPE OF LUCRECE; VENUS AND ADONIS

Analyzes all of Shakespeare's sonnets in terms of their poetic structure, semantics, and use of sounds and images.