Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups: Everything You Need to Know about the Bard Contributor(s): Foley, E. (Author), Coates, B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 014751536X ISBN-13: 9780147515360 Publisher: Plume Books OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
LCCN: 2014037212 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.3" W x 8" (0.50 lbs) 336 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An essential guide to Shakespeare, from the international bestselling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven't even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the bestselling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups are here to help. For parents keen to help with their children's homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding, and the general reader who feels they should probably know more, Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups includes information on the key works, historical context, contemporaries and influences, famous speeches and quotations, modern day adaptations, and much, much more. |