The star-crossed lovers of Romeo and Juliet, the madness and vengeance of Hamlet, and the corrupting lust for power of Macbeth--this collection of three of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies is based on the acclaimed individual Folger editions of the plays. The present volume offers accurate texts in modern spelling, full explanatory notes, and scene-by-scene action summaries.

An Introduction to the Texts of This Edition

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Characters in the Play

Text of the Play

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes

Hamlet

Shakespeare's Hamlet

Characters in the Play

Text of the Play

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes

Macbeth

Shakespeare's Macbeth

Characters in the Play

Text of the Play

Explanatory Notes

Textual Notes