The Shakespeare book
2015
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This series for school students focuses on different subject areas and provides simple overviews of each topic to give a general introduction to the main ideas behind it. This book looks at The work of William Shakespeare, and is packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes. Covering every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and less well-known works of poetry. Easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bring the themes, plots, characters and language of Shakespeare to life. This includes illustrated timelines which offer an at-a-glance summary of the action for each play. With detailed plot summaries and an in-depth analysis of the major characters and themes, this is a brilliant, innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays, sonnets and poetry. Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar or a student of the great Bard, The Shakespeare Book offers a fuller appreciation of his phenomenal talent and lasting legacy.
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Author:
Palffy, Georgina, Senior editorFox, Satu, editor
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley, 2015.
Collation:
352 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Secondary.; General.
Contents:
Introduction -- The Freelance Writer 1589 - 1594 -- The Lord Chamberlain's Man 1594 - 1603 -- The King's Man 1603 - 1613 -- Index -- Acknowledgements.
ISBN:
9780241182611 (hardback)
Dewey class:
822.33
Language:
English
Subject:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- CriticismShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- AppreciationShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- CharactersShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Dramatic productionShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- HistoriesShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- PoetryShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- PlotsShakespearean playsShakespeare, William, 1564-1616. PlaysShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc -- History
BRN:
346047
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