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The Shakespeare Book

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"All the world's a stage", William Shakespeare wrote, "And all the men and women merely players." Sit back as the curtain goes up on the dramas, sonnets, and life of one of the greatest writers in the English language.
Shakespeare wrote or contributed to more than 40 plays, ranging from romantic comedies to the profound tragedy King Lear, as well as 154 sonnets. The Shakespeare Book has visual plot summaries of each one, with diagrams to show the intricate web of relationships in plays such as A Midsummer's Night Dream. Commentaries explain Shakespeare's sources and set each drama in context, revealing, for instance, how the warring Protestants and Catholics of his day are mirrored in Romeo and Juliet's Montagues and Capulets.
Written in plain English and packed with graphics and illustrations, The Shakespeare Book illumines the Bard's world - his marriage, businesses, and friends - and explains how his works became an enduring phenomenon.
Whether you need a guide through complex plots and unfamiliar language, or you're looking for a fresh perspective on his well-loved plays and sonnets, this indispensable guide will help you fully appreciate Shakespeare, the man, and the writer.
Reviews:
"Generous helpings of illustrations, time lines, plot diagrams, and character guides ensure that even readers in their 'salad days' will enjoy every dish at the Shakespearean feast." - Booklist

"Enlightening" - YA Book Central

"In this latest addition to the series, the Bard comes alive for young aficionados." - School Library Journal

"Countless volumes have been written about William Shakespeare and his work, but here is a single volume that has organized his plays (and some of his sonnets) in exactly what the subtitle says: 'Big Ideas Simply Explained...a must-have.'" - VOYA magazine
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Series: Big Ideas Publisher: DK

Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9781465441089
  • Release date: March 10, 2015

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781465439024
  • File size: 222647 KB
  • Release date: March 10, 2015

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781465439024
  • File size: 222647 KB
  • Release date: March 10, 2015
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Kindle Book
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EPUB ebook

subjects

Drama Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1190
Text Difficulty:9-12

"All the world's a stage", William Shakespeare wrote, "And all the men and women merely players." Sit back as the curtain goes up on the dramas, sonnets, and life of one of the greatest writers in the English language.
Shakespeare wrote or contributed to more than 40 plays, ranging from romantic comedies to the profound tragedy King Lear, as well as 154 sonnets. The Shakespeare Book has visual plot summaries of each one, with diagrams to show the intricate web of relationships in plays such as A Midsummer's Night Dream. Commentaries explain Shakespeare's sources and set each drama in context, revealing, for instance, how the warring Protestants and Catholics of his day are mirrored in Romeo and Juliet's Montagues and Capulets.
Written in plain English and packed with graphics and illustrations, The Shakespeare Book illumines the Bard's world - his marriage, businesses, and friends - and explains how his works became an enduring phenomenon.
Whether you need a guide through complex plots and unfamiliar language, or you're looking for a fresh perspective on his well-loved plays and sonnets, this indispensable guide will help you fully appreciate Shakespeare, the man, and the writer.
Reviews:
"Generous helpings of illustrations, time lines, plot diagrams, and character guides ensure that even readers in their 'salad days' will enjoy every dish at the Shakespearean feast." - Booklist

"Enlightening" - YA Book Central

"In this latest addition to the series, the Bard comes alive for young aficionados." - School Library Journal

"Countless volumes have been written about William Shakespeare and his work, but here is a single volume that has organized his plays (and some of his sonnets) in exactly what the subtitle says: 'Big Ideas Simply Explained...a must-have.'" - VOYA magazine
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Drama Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    DK

    Kindle Book
    ISBN: 9781465441089
    Release date: March 10, 2015

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781465439024
    File size: 222647 KB
    Release date: March 10, 2015

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781465439024
    File size: 222647 KB
    Release date: March 10, 2015

  • Creators
    • DK - Author
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    Lexile® Measure: 1190
    Text Difficulty: 9-12
  • Reviews
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