A Tragedy by William Shakespeare. This comprehensive book contains the play text, a detailed glossary of words and references as well as excellent companion notes. This edition consists of three parts: Part 1 includes an outline of Shakespeare's life and an introduction to Elizabethan theatre. Part 2 is a scene-by-scene study of the text itself containing annotations on vocabulary and expressions, notes on the dramatic significance of the scene and a commentary on the characters and plot as they develop. Part 3 is an examination of the plot, plot structure, main themes, language, imagery, symbolism and characterisation.