**A comprehensive collection of the life and works of a literary great
-- William Shakespeare!
**
The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of
Shakespeare and his plays, from language, history, and themes to plays,
poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his
enduring legacy through the stunning gift format.
Celebrate one of the theaters most influential contributors through his
legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside this
playbook, you'll find:
- A clear and accessible format.
- Plot summaries of all 39 plays with lists of characters.
- Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative
poems.
- Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers trace the development
of Shakespeare's topics, themes, and artistry.
- Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical and historical
context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and
themes.
- Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it
perform.
Shakespeare fans will revel in the marvelous depiction of the
Stratford-upon-Avon born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive
into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night's
Dream, and explore Shakespeare's sources and inspirations for each!
Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with
act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth
analysis of Shakespeare's use of the English language.
Shakespeare: His Life and Works is a wonderful exploration of plays,
poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the Elizabethan and
Jacobean theatre, further enriching your on the page (or stage, or
screen!) experience.
