Author: Courtni Crump Wright
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780819188267
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
This book analyzes, through easy-to-follow play synopses, the strengths and weaknesses of the female protagonists as they impact not only the plot of Shakespeare's plays but the male protagonist. Selected, condensed one-act versions of the plays are provided in order to enrich the discussion of the play, to stimulate in reading the play in its entirety, and to provide a springboard for group discussion of the play and the impact of the women. Contents: William Shakespeare: His Art, Life and Times; The Women of Shakespeare's Plays: An Overview; The Comedy of Errors; Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; The Merry Wives of Windsor; Julius Caesar; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Macbeth; Much Ado About Nothing; Othello the Moor of Venice; The Taming of the Shrew; Antony and Cleopatra; Twelfth Night or What You Will; Romeo and Juliet; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; Bibliography.
The Women of Shakespeare's Plays
Author: Courtni Crump Wright
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780819188267
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
This book analyzes, through easy-to-follow play synopses, the strengths and weaknesses of the female protagonists as they impact not only the plot of Shakespeare's plays but the male protagonist. Selected, condensed one-act versions of the plays are provided in order to enrich the discussion of the play, to stimulate in reading the play in its entirety, and to provide a springboard for group discussion of the play and the impact of the women. Contents: William Shakespeare: His Art, Life and Times; The Women of Shakespeare's Plays: An Overview; The Comedy of Errors; Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; The Merry Wives of Windsor; Julius Caesar; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Macbeth; Much Ado About Nothing; Othello the Moor of Venice; The Taming of the Shrew; Antony and Cleopatra; Twelfth Night or What You Will; Romeo and Juliet; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; Bibliography.
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780819188267
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
This book analyzes, through easy-to-follow play synopses, the strengths and weaknesses of the female protagonists as they impact not only the plot of Shakespeare's plays but the male protagonist. Selected, condensed one-act versions of the plays are provided in order to enrich the discussion of the play, to stimulate in reading the play in its entirety, and to provide a springboard for group discussion of the play and the impact of the women. Contents: William Shakespeare: His Art, Life and Times; The Women of Shakespeare's Plays: An Overview; The Comedy of Errors; Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; The Merry Wives of Windsor; Julius Caesar; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Macbeth; Much Ado About Nothing; Othello the Moor of Venice; The Taming of the Shrew; Antony and Cleopatra; Twelfth Night or What You Will; Romeo and Juliet; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; Bibliography.
Shakespeare in Autumn (Seasons Edition -- Fall)
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785253130
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets, by William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, is available in a fine exclusive collector’s edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library. The Shakespeare in Autumn Seasons Edition--Fall: Features selected works from William Shakespeare, history’s greatest and most influential writer of the English language. His poetry and plays have been recited and studied for generation upon generation and remain iconic works of literature Presents a small yet wide-reaching collection of the Bard’s finest works, including The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, and the complete sonnets Is distinctively and seasonally nuanced for autumnal reading Explores such important themes as love and romance, the economic ramifications of marriage, the immutable irreversibility of fate, the destructive nature of jealousy, the power dynamics of relationships, and the absurdity of ambition Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, Anglophiles, and people who love all things Shakespearean and the many cinematic adaptations of the Bard’s work Whether you’re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable limited edition features: Beautiful hardcover with a distinctive one-of-a-kind, high-end/high-treatment laser-cut jacket, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover’s bookshelf Trim Size: 6 x 9 Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout An exquisite matching laser-cut bookmark Part of a 4-volume Fall Seasons series including Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Sense and Sensibility William Shakespeare has been lauded as one of history’s greatest and most influential writers of the English language. His poems and plays have been recited and studied for generations, and remain iconic works of literature. Shakespeare in Autumn includes a nuanced selection of Shakespeare’s finest works, including: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Twelfth Night As You Like It The Taming of the Shrew Romeo and Juliet The Sonnets Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets by William Shakespeare (Seasons Edition--Fall) is one of four titles available in the Fall Seasons series. The Fall collection also includes Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Sense and Sensibility.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0785253130
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets, by William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language, is available in a fine exclusive collector’s edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library. The Shakespeare in Autumn Seasons Edition--Fall: Features selected works from William Shakespeare, history’s greatest and most influential writer of the English language. His poetry and plays have been recited and studied for generation upon generation and remain iconic works of literature Presents a small yet wide-reaching collection of the Bard’s finest works, including The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, and the complete sonnets Is distinctively and seasonally nuanced for autumnal reading Explores such important themes as love and romance, the economic ramifications of marriage, the immutable irreversibility of fate, the destructive nature of jealousy, the power dynamics of relationships, and the absurdity of ambition Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, Anglophiles, and people who love all things Shakespearean and the many cinematic adaptations of the Bard’s work Whether you’re buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable limited edition features: Beautiful hardcover with a distinctive one-of-a-kind, high-end/high-treatment laser-cut jacket, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover’s bookshelf Trim Size: 6 x 9 Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout An exquisite matching laser-cut bookmark Part of a 4-volume Fall Seasons series including Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Sense and Sensibility William Shakespeare has been lauded as one of history’s greatest and most influential writers of the English language. His poems and plays have been recited and studied for generations, and remain iconic works of literature. Shakespeare in Autumn includes a nuanced selection of Shakespeare’s finest works, including: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Twelfth Night As You Like It The Taming of the Shrew Romeo and Juliet The Sonnets Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets by William Shakespeare (Seasons Edition--Fall) is one of four titles available in the Fall Seasons series. The Fall collection also includes Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Sense and Sensibility.
Folger Library, Two Decades of Growth
Author: Louis B. Wright
Publisher: Associated University Presse
ISBN: 9780918016553
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher: Associated University Presse
ISBN: 9780918016553
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Best Loved Plays;
Author: William 1564-1616 Shakespeare
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013599606
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013599606
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Character & Symbol in Shakespeare's Plays
Author: Honor Matthews
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013501487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013501487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Shakespeare and the Book
Author: David Scott Kastan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521786515
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
An account of Shakespeare's plays as they were transformed from scripts into books.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521786515
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
An account of Shakespeare's plays as they were transformed from scripts into books.
William Shakespeare
Author: Joelle Herr
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 0762453249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Oversized mini book packed with witty summaries of the plays of William Shakespeare, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, and all of the Shakespearan classics are efficiently organized into comedies, tragedies, and histories. This compact tome is perfect for either digesting small bites of information or devouring in one sitting. It features synopses, character profiles, and illustrations certain to entertain both novices and Shakespeare lovers alike.
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 0762453249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Oversized mini book packed with witty summaries of the plays of William Shakespeare, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Henry V, and all of the Shakespearan classics are efficiently organized into comedies, tragedies, and histories. This compact tome is perfect for either digesting small bites of information or devouring in one sitting. It features synopses, character profiles, and illustrations certain to entertain both novices and Shakespeare lovers alike.
The Complete Guide to Shakespeare's Best Play
Author: Aileen M. Carroll
Publisher: Walch Publishing
ISBN: 9780825138584
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Ideal as a year-long program or for selective units. This packed volume takes an intense look at Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Tempest. Each of the 40 lessons opens up the world of Shakespeare, his words, and his characters. Extensive teacher support includes assessments, historical background and language study, synopses, and suggestions for engaging hard-to-reach learners.
Publisher: Walch Publishing
ISBN: 9780825138584
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Ideal as a year-long program or for selective units. This packed volume takes an intense look at Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Tempest. Each of the 40 lessons opens up the world of Shakespeare, his words, and his characters. Extensive teacher support includes assessments, historical background and language study, synopses, and suggestions for engaging hard-to-reach learners.
Shakespeare and Lost Plays
Author: David McInnis
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108843263
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Explores Shakespeare's plays in their most immediate context: the hundreds of plays known to original audiences, but lost to us.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108843263
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Explores Shakespeare's plays in their most immediate context: the hundreds of plays known to original audiences, but lost to us.