The world of Shakespeare / [book]
By: Claybourne, Anna.
Contributor(s): Brooks, Felicity | Treays, Rebecca.
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BookPublisher: London : Usborne Pub., 1997, c1996Description: 64 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.ISBN: 0746024541; 9780746024546.Subject(s): Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Appreciation | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Contemporary England | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretationDDC classification: 822.33 Summary: This is an introduction to the life and work of William Shakespeare. The book covers every aspect of the genius of Shakespeare, revealing the world he lived in, examining his controversial life, exploring his rich and varied works, and meeting his fascinating characters. A description is given of how Shakespeare's plays were performed when he was alive, and a look behind the scenes is given as a modern drama company prepares to stage a new production. A reference section contains plot summaries, glossaries and a Shakespeare quiz.--Goodreads.
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| 818/.602 NAT Just joking 2 : | 819.154 YOU The sky in the land of China / | 820 /CLE The History of English literature / | 822.3 CLA The world of Shakespeare / | 822.3 /CLE The Time, life, and works of Shakespeare | 822.3/CUL Shake hands with Shakespeare; | 822.3/CUR Macbeth, in modern English; |
Includes index.
This is an introduction to the life and work of William Shakespeare. The book covers every aspect of the genius of Shakespeare, revealing the world he lived in, examining his controversial life, exploring his rich and varied works, and meeting his fascinating characters. A description is given of how Shakespeare's plays were performed when he was alive, and a look behind the scenes is given as a modern drama company prepares to stage a new production. A reference section contains plot summaries, glossaries and a Shakespeare quiz.--Goodreads.
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