Essential Shakespeare Handbook
The Definitive, Fully Illustrated Guide to the World's Greatest Playwright and His Works
Published on 1. April 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-7513-4882-8 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you want a quick overview of Romeo and Juliet to set the scene before a night at the theatre or an in depth reference guide for that challenging essay, this is the handbook for you!
This one-stop guide to the life and work of the Bard will enable you to approach his plays and poems with new confidence. Clear, non-academic, prose throughout.
This one-stop guide to the life and work of the Bard will enable you to approach his plays and poems with new confidence. Clear, non-academic, prose throughout.
Reviews / Votes
"attractive and user-friendly". Sunday Telegraph (Review) Good Times 06/04 "a stunning work of reference". "I REALLY enjoyed the book. It's an inventive, entertaining and exciting guide for ANYONE studying Shakespeare." Deborah Warner, acclaimed theatre and opera director "This is an excellent guide to a country called Shakespeare that can't fail to add to the knowledge and enjoyment to be derived from visiting it." Richard Eyre, Director of the National Theatre, London, 1988-1997 "This book, however, really is something different. Beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched! The clear layout and enchanting photography make this a valuable resource for any English teacher." Teachers Magazine. "this treasure chest which can only be described as the definitive guide book to the Bard, his work, his life and all that he represented." Amateur StageMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
880 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7513-4882-8 (9780751348828)
Copyright in bibliographic data is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or its licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Lecturer Leslie Dunton-Downer has an abundance of awards and accolades to her credit. Her Parisian bookshelves are piled high with books on the bard alongside some of her own which have been read the world over. Brazilian-born Alan Riding makes a living out of waxing lyrical about Shakespeare. He regularly contributes his interpretations on the much-loved playwright to national and international press. Together, they make a formidable Shakespearean team!