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Title:

The Shakespeare book / edited by Stanley Wells.

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

352 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, photographs ; 23 cm

Subject:

Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Dramatic production.
Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Characters.
Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Criticism and interpretation.
Poets--16th century--Criticism and interpretation.
Dramatists--16th century--Criticism and interpretation.

Other Authors:

Wells, Stanley, 1930- editor.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The freelance writer 1589-1594 -- The Lord Chamberlain's man 1594-1603 -- The King's man 1603-1613.

Summary:

The Shakespeare Book is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, 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. (Trove).

Series:

Big ideas simply explained

ISBN:

1465481249
9781465481245

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1047618619

Locations:

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)