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The Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK (Hardcover, 2015)
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All the big ideas, simply explained. The Shakespeare Book. Series DK Big Ideas. Subtitle Big Ideas Simply Explained. Format Hardcover. Features witty illustrations and inspirational quotes. Language English.
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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN-139780241182611
eBay Product ID (ePID)209740958
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Shakespeare Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
AuthorDk
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicLiterature, Plays
Publication Year2015
Number of Pages352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height238mm
Item Width203mm
Item Weight1148g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDk
Series TitleBig Ideas
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 14 Mar, 2024
Nothing shakey about this....
Great value for money. Nicely explains characters plots and takes of shakespeares best plays and Elizabethan England at its best ...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Sep, 2023
Must read publication.
One of the best Shakespeare books I have seen very educational and informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Mar, 2025
Helps read Shakespeare
If you enjoy the bard’s books, this explains the salient points, timelines, and all the main characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jul, 2022
A very interesting book
Full of interesting information. Easy to read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Nov, 2023
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A comprehensive schematic of Shakespeare's plays with diagrams, charts, pictures, photographs, and quotes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
