Author: Louis B. Wright
Publisher: Associated University Presse
ISBN: 9780918016553
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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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
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Great Scenes from Shakespeare's Plays
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486409603
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Well-known scenes from "Hamlet," "King Lear," "Macbeth," "Romeo and Juliet," "Julius Caesar," and 15 other popular plays. Summaries, selections from the appropriate text, and captions accompany the illustrations. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486409603
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Well-known scenes from "Hamlet," "King Lear," "Macbeth," "Romeo and Juliet," "Julius Caesar," and 15 other popular plays. Summaries, selections from the appropriate text, and captions accompany the illustrations. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare's Plays
Author: Cynthia Greenwood
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577088
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Here art thou real Shakespeare. The resurgence of interest in Shakespeare's plays - largely due to recent film adaptations - has reminded the world that Shakespearean theatre is a social art form. This guide focuses on the essence of the spoken word of his plays rather than simply dissecting them. It also explores the cultural and historical contexts for the major plays, offering the director's and actor's perspective in addition to that of the scholar and close reader. Each major play is explored in depth, explaining Shakespearean terms Offers commentary on the experience of each play on and off stage with attention to language and verse Appendixes include Shakespeare's likely collaborations, a glossary, suggested further reading, and resources for viewing live performances and video/audio recordings Perfect for students, general readers, theatregoers, and actors Published to commemorate Shakespeare's 443rd birthday
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592577088
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Here art thou real Shakespeare. The resurgence of interest in Shakespeare's plays - largely due to recent film adaptations - has reminded the world that Shakespearean theatre is a social art form. This guide focuses on the essence of the spoken word of his plays rather than simply dissecting them. It also explores the cultural and historical contexts for the major plays, offering the director's and actor's perspective in addition to that of the scholar and close reader. Each major play is explored in depth, explaining Shakespearean terms Offers commentary on the experience of each play on and off stage with attention to language and verse Appendixes include Shakespeare's likely collaborations, a glossary, suggested further reading, and resources for viewing live performances and video/audio recordings Perfect for students, general readers, theatregoers, and actors Published to commemorate Shakespeare's 443rd birthday
The Plays of Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Shakespeare's Plays
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 736
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 736
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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.
What's So Special About Shakespeare?
Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763699950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Originally published as: Shakespeare: his work and his world / illustrated by Robert Ingpen. 2001.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763699950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Originally published as: Shakespeare: his work and his world / illustrated by Robert Ingpen. 2001.
Biblical References in Shakespeare's Plays
Author: Naseeb Shaheen
Publisher: University of Delaware Press
ISBN: 9780874136777
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Analyzes the biblical references that Shakespeare makes in his plays, surveying the different English Bibles available to Shakespeare, and pointing out which of these he referred to most often (the King James version only appeared near the end of his career). Also examines biblical references found in literary source material used by Shakespeare to determine whether he used or adapted these or added others from his own memory; and what these allusions would have meant to audiences of the time.--From publisher description.
Publisher: University of Delaware Press
ISBN: 9780874136777
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Analyzes the biblical references that Shakespeare makes in his plays, surveying the different English Bibles available to Shakespeare, and pointing out which of these he referred to most often (the King James version only appeared near the end of his career). Also examines biblical references found in literary source material used by Shakespeare to determine whether he used or adapted these or added others from his own memory; and what these allusions would have meant to audiences of the time.--From publisher description.
Shakespeare's Plays with His Life
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 734
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 734
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