What's so special about Shakespeare?
Rosen, Michael, 1946-2016
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Examines Shakespeare's dramatic works and his life. Explores how his contemporaries reacted to his work and how he still influences and fascinates modern audiences. Demonstrates how Shakespeare's use of language has survived for over 400 years and gives examples of the famous quotes that have become part of everyday speech.Discusses four of his plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, King Lear and The Tempest. Also includes a brief history of the productions of Shakespeare's plays. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Main title:
What's so special about Shakespeare? / by Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Sarah Nayler.
Author:
Rosen, Michael, 1946-Nayler, Sarah, illustrator
Imprint:
London : Walker Books, 2016.
Collation:
153 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
This edition originally published: 2007.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary
ISBN:
9781406367416
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
318514
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | BIOGRAPHY SHAK | Available |