The Shakespeare Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK, Phonic Books

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Dorling Kindersley
25 February 2015

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800; Shakespeare studies & criticism

Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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All the big ideas, simply explained - an innovative and accessible guide to the complete works of Shakespeare

""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 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.

By: DK, Phonic Books
Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.154kg
ISBN: 9780241182611
ISBN 10: 0241182611
Series: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 25 February 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active