The Library Shakespeare

The Library Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Trident Reference Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Theater
ISBN: 9781888777741

This illustrated book, divided into three sections: comedies, tragedies, historical plays and poems, celebrates the entire body of Shakespeare's works.

Romeo and Juliet Illustrated

Romeo and Juliet Illustrated
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2020-10-11
Genre:
ISBN:

One of Shakespeare's most popular and accessible plays, Romeo and Juliet tells the story of two star-crossed lovers and the unhappy fate that befell them as a result of a long and bitter feud between their families. The play contains some of Shakespeare's most beautiful and lyrical love poetry and is perhaps the finest celebration of the joys of young love ever written.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Shakespeare Comic Books
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2010
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9780955376146

Romeo and Juliet offers a skilfully edited version of Shakespeare's text with modern English translation. This dual text is presented in a highly illustrated, full colour cartoon style. Used by schools at Key Stages 1-5, (though primarily KS 2-4), this edition is also excellent for home study.

Shakespeare's Words

Shakespeare's Words
Author: Ben Crystal
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 1347
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0141941529

A vital resource for scholars, students and actors, this book contains glosses and quotes for over 14,000 words that could be misunderstood by or are unknown to a modern audience. Displayed panels look at such areas of Shakespeare's language as greetings, swear-words and terms of address. Plot summaries are included for all Shakespeare's plays and on the facing page is a unique diagramatic representation of the relationships within each play.

Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary

Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2015
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780192737502

Essential guidance for students and playgoers around the world. A unique dictionary to unlock the mysteries of Shakespeare's world, words and language, compiled by renowned English language expert David Crystal and Shakespearean actor and producer Ben Crystal. Over 4000 Shakespearean words clearly explained with examples from the twelve most studied and performed plays including Macbeth, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Notes giving insights into Shakespeare's use of language, his society, and theatrical performances. Panels covering the language and conventions used in a wide range of fascinating topics including money, insults, and swearing. Full-colour illustrations of the Elizabethan's bright cosmos, sharp and vicious weapons, fashions of the day, musical instruments, and maps of the lands and place names ! This is the most up-to-date and accessible language reference tool which will boost your understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare's plays.

The Complete Illustrated Shakespeare

The Complete Illustrated Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Total Pages: 813
Release: 1989-05-01
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780831715816

A reprint renowned for the editor's knowledge of Elizabethan English and of previous Shakespeare scholarship and criticism

The Shakespeare Book

The Shakespeare Book
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.