<b><i>“These words are razors to my wounded heart.”</i></b><br><b>—Titus Andronicus</b><br><b> </b><br><b><i>“We have seen better days.”</i></b><br><b>—Timon of Athens</b><br> <br>Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide fresh new editions of the two great tragedies: <i>Titus Adronicus, </i>a graphic story of revenge, and<i> Timon of Athens</i>, a cautionary tale about false friends and unearned loyalty.<br> <br><b>THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES:</b><br> <br>• original Introductions to <i>Titus Andronicus </i>and<i> Timon of Athens</i><br>• incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work<br>• commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers<br>• photographs of key RSC productions<br>• an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays<br> <br>Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.