Four Tragedies av William Shakespeare

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<p>The theme of the great Shakespearean tragedies is a hero''s fall from grace due to a fatal character flaw. Whether it is the ruthless ambition of Macbeth or the folly of Lear, the irresolution of Hamlet or the suspicion of Othello, the cause of the tragedy ¿ even when it is the murder of a king ¿ is trifling compared to the calamity that it unleashes. Despite their flawed natures, however, the tragic protagonists all have a nobility that emphasizes the greatness of humanity. From this paradox the audience is brought to a greater understanding of ¿ and sympathy with ¿ suffering.<br><br>The four tragedies in this collection are accompanied by notes and an introduction to each text.</p>