Autore: William Shakespeare

A Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy that follows Prince Hamlet as he seeks revenge for his father’s murder. With twists, turns, and ghostly encounters, Hamlet navigates a world of lies, love, and madness.

Join him in unravelling the mysteries of power and morality in this thrilling tale of tragedy and revenge.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and extra reading, to explore and expand cultural and historical aspects associated with the story from the perspective of a group of teenagers, acting in the play.

A classic Shakespearean comedy, where the true nature of love and friendship is questioned. In a fast turn of events, both serious and funny, a smart woman’s plan will make a big difference in the battle between good and evil, saving an innocent from a cruel moneylender.

Shakespeare’s original work is enriched with a subplot, where a group of students studies the comedy to pass an important audition.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to discover more about cultural and historical aspects. The volume also comes with a set of recordings.

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the most fascinating love stories of all time. It is the tale of a pair of ‘death-marked’ lovers belonging to two noble families who hate each other profoundly.

The volume, written in simplified and modern English, includes an introduction to Shakespeare’s life and works; a wide variety of activities for the four skills; several Ket-style level A2 tests; and dossiers to explore and expand the cultural and historical aspects associated with the story.

The volume ends with an exit test and provides a recording of some parts of the text.

A Scottish general and his best friend in battle and life; a hero who turns into a bloodthirsty villain; his ambitious evil wife and a series of crimes committed to gain and keep the power over Scotland. In addition, the mysterious and ambivalent wisdom exuding from the witches, their magical power and spells, affecting human lives.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to explore and expand the cultural and historical aspects associated with the story. The volume also provides a recording of some parts of the text.

This is the story of Bassanio who is desperately in need of money to court Portia, a wealthy heiress who lives in the city of Belmont. Bassanio asks his friend Antonio, a Venetian merchant for a loan Antonio at the moment has all his money invested and he is forced to borrow from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock gives him the money but if Antonio doesn’t repay in the fixed date, he demands a pound of the merchant’s flesh.

The text is complete in its original version and has several simple, clear notes together with a rich historical context. All the activities aim to offer students a practical critical approach by capturing the distinctive qualities of the play.

Othello is one of William Shakespeare’s best known and most frequently performed tragedies. Set in sixteenth century Venice and Cyprus, it tells the story of Othello, a brave but socially insecure Moorish general. After his secret marriage to Desdemona, Othello is betrayed by Iago, one of his officers, who uses cunning manipulation and deception to make Othello suspicious of his wife.

He takes advantage of Othello’s weakness and drives him to hot-tempered jealousy that leads to murderous madness.

Written in simplified and modern English, the story does not lose its magnetic powers. Each section of Othello includes activities which test the four skills and some PET-style exercises. The volume is also enriched by lexical notes, grammar points, internet projects, in-depth dossiers, easy-to-play drama activities and a preparation to the task and format of the Pet examination writing section. The volume is accompanied by an Audio-CD with the complete recording of the text.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, is widely performed around the world. A young woman, Hermia, flees ancient Athens with her lover, only to be pursued by her wouldbe husband and her best friend. All four find themselves in an enchanted forest where magic creatures take an interest in human affairs, dispensing magical love potions and mischievous spells. Throughout the play, love is transformed, misplaced and ultimately restored.

Written in simplified and modern English, the story does not lose its enchanting atmosphere. Each section of A Midsummer Night’s Dream includes activities which test the four skills and some PET-style exercises.

The volume is also enriched by lexical notes, grammar points, internet projects, in-depth dossiers, easy-to-play drama activities and a preparation to the task and format of the Pet examination writing section. The volume is accompanied by an Audio-CD with the complete recording of the text.

Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous and frequently performed tragedies. Set in sixteenth century Verona, it is the tale of the contested love between the children of two noble families who hate each other profoundly. Romeo, the son and heir of the Montague family, and Juliet Capulet, who have fallen hopelessly in love at a party, are immediately aware that their love is impossible. Only the death of the two young lovers, united forever in eternity, will reconcile the two rival families.

Written in simplified and modern language, the plot does not lose its allure. The reader can learn English thanks to comprehensive teaching material, while at the same time becoming acquainted with a literary classic.

The volume is further enhanced by lexical notes, indepth dossiers (CLIL) and an Audio-CD with the complete recording of the text.