Author: Henry N. Ellacombe
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486821021
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
An alphabetical glossary cites plants mentioned by the playwright and discusses their symbolism. The charmingly illustrated text also offers a synopsis of each plant's history and advice for cultivation.
The Plant-Lore and Garden-Craft of Shakespeare
Author: Henry N. Ellacombe
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486821021
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
An alphabetical glossary cites plants mentioned by the playwright and discusses their symbolism. The charmingly illustrated text also offers a synopsis of each plant's history and advice for cultivation.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486821021
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
An alphabetical glossary cites plants mentioned by the playwright and discusses their symbolism. The charmingly illustrated text also offers a synopsis of each plant's history and advice for cultivation.
The Reliquary and Illustrated Archaeologist,
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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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Readers' Guide
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Languages : en
Pages : 432
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Languages : en
Pages : 432
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The Plant-lore & Garden-craft of Shakespeare
Author: Henry Nicholson Ellacombe
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Category : Gardens in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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Category : Gardens in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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The reliquary
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Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Shakespeare
Author: Leslie Dunton-Downer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744055962
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
A comprehensive collection of the life and works of a literary great — William Shakespeare! The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of Shakespeare and his plays, from language, history, and themes to plays, poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his enduring legacy through the stunning gift format. Celebrate one of the theaters most influential contributors through his legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside this playbook, you’ll find: • A clear and accessible format. • Plot summaries of all 39 plays with lists of characters. • Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems. • Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers trace the development of Shakespeare’s topics, themes, and artistry. • Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themes. • Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it perform. Shakespeare fans will revel in the marvelous depiction of the Stratford-upon-Avon born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and explore Shakespeare’s sources and inspirations for each! Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s use of the English language. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is a wonderful exploration of plays, poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, further enriching your on the page (or stage, or screen!) experience.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744055962
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
A comprehensive collection of the life and works of a literary great — William Shakespeare! The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of Shakespeare and his plays, from language, history, and themes to plays, poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his enduring legacy through the stunning gift format. Celebrate one of the theaters most influential contributors through his legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside this playbook, you’ll find: • A clear and accessible format. • Plot summaries of all 39 plays with lists of characters. • Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems. • Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers trace the development of Shakespeare’s topics, themes, and artistry. • Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themes. • Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it perform. Shakespeare fans will revel in the marvelous depiction of the Stratford-upon-Avon born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and explore Shakespeare’s sources and inspirations for each! Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s use of the English language. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is a wonderful exploration of plays, poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, further enriching your on the page (or stage, or screen!) experience.
Archaeologia Aeliana, Or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity
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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
"A classified catalogue of papers from Archaeologia aeliana, 1813-1913", is included in the Centenary volume, ser. 3, v. 10, p. 334-376.
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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
"A classified catalogue of papers from Archaeologia aeliana, 1813-1913", is included in the Centenary volume, ser. 3, v. 10, p. 334-376.
A Catalogue of the Library of the Athenæum
Author: Athenæum Club (London, England). Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 514
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Languages : en
Pages : 514
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A Catalogue of a Unique ... Collection of Upwards of Twenty-six Thousand Ancient and Modern Tracts and Pamphlets. Collected and Arranged by J. R. Smith
Author: John Russell Smith
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Languages : en
Pages : 782
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Languages : en
Pages : 782
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A catalogue of rare, curious and valuable old books on sale by Alfred Russell Smith
Author: Alfred Russell Smith
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Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Languages : en
Pages : 272
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