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Author | : DK |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 760 |
Release | : 2015-03-10 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 1465439021 |
Learn the entire works of one of the greatest writers of the English language in The Shakespeare Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the works of William Shakespeare in this overview guide, great for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Shakespeare Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Shakespeare, with: - Every play and poem from Shakespeare’s canon, including lost plays and less well-known works of poetry - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Shakespeare Book is the perfect introduction to the entire canon of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and other poetry, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover the complete works, from The Comedy of Errors, to the great tragedies of Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Your Shakespeare Questions, Simply Explained This is a brilliant, innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays, sonnets, and other poetry with detailed plot summaries and a full analysis of the major characters and themes. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the works of one of the greatest writers in the English language, The Shakespeare Book presents key information in a simple layout. Every work is covered, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, with easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bringing the themes, plots, characters, and language of Shakespeare to life. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Shakespeare Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
Author | : Louis B. Wright |
Publisher | : Associated University Presse |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 1978-07 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780918016553 |
Author | : Ari Berk |
Publisher | : Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | : 17 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0763647942 |
Describes Shakespeare's experiences in London and his retirement to the country in a fictional account that includes excerpts from his works.
Author | : Haydn Middleton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780199104383 |
Presents the life of the famous English playwright and discusses some of his notable works.
Author | : Ian Doescher |
Publisher | : Quirk Books |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2013-07-09 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1594746559 |
The New York Times Best Seller Experience the Star Wars saga reimagined as an Elizabethan drama penned by William Shakespeare himself, complete with authentic meter and verse, and theatrical monologues and dialogue by everyone from Darth Vader to R2D2. Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this sublime retelling of George Lucas’s epic Star Wars in the style of the immortal Bard of Avon. The saga of a wise (Jedi) knight and an evil (Sith) lord, of a beautiful princess held captive and a young hero coming of age, Star Wars abounds with all the valor and villainy of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Authentic meter, stage directions, reimagined movie scenes and dialogue, and hidden Easter eggs throughout will entertain and impress fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare alike. Every scene and character from the film appears in the play, along with twenty woodcut-style illustrations that depict an Elizabethan version of the Star Wars galaxy. Zounds! This is the book you’re looking for.
Author | : Lena Cowen Orlin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 447 |
Release | : 2021-09-16 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0192846302 |
Tells the story of Shakespeare in Stratford as a family man. The book offers close readings of key documents associated with Shakespeare and develops a contextual understanding of the genres from which these documents emerge. It reconsiders clusters of evidence that have been held to prove some persistent biographical fables
Author | : David Ellis |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2013-09-13 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0748653880 |
A polemical attack on the ways recent Shakespeare biographers have disguised their lack of information
Author | : Leslie Dunton-Downer |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 2021-12-14 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0744055962 |
A comprehensive collection of the life and works of a literary great — William Shakespeare! The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of Shakespeare and his plays, from language, history, and themes to plays, poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his enduring legacy through the stunning gift format. Celebrate one of the theaters most influential contributors through his legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside this playbook, you’ll find: • A clear and accessible format. • Plot summaries of all 39 plays with lists of characters. • Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems. • Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers trace the development of Shakespeare’s topics, themes, and artistry. • Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themes. • Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it perform. Shakespeare fans will revel in the marvelous depiction of the Stratford-upon-Avon born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and explore Shakespeare’s sources and inspirations for each! Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s use of the English language. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is a wonderful exploration of plays, poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, further enriching your on the page (or stage, or screen!) experience.
Author | : Lauren Gunderson |
Publisher | : Dramatists Play Service, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 95 |
Release | : 2018-06-18 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 0822237725 |
Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, we would have lost half of Shakespeare’s plays forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, the two actors are determined to compile the First Folio and preserve the words that shaped their lives. They’ll just have to borrow, beg, and band together to get it done. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, THE BOOK OF WILL finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know.
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : Franklin Classics Trade Press |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2018-11-11 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 9780353395947 |
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