Shakespeare for grown-ups : everything you need to know about the Bard
Foley, E. (Elizabeth)2014
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Need to swot up on your Shakespeare? If you've always felt a bit embarrassed at your precarious grasp on the plot of Othello, or you haven't a clue what a petard - as in 'hoist by his own petard' - actually is, then fear not, because this is the guide to bring you up to speed. 'Shakespeare for Grown-ups' is the essential book for anyone keen to deepen their knowledge of the Bard's key plays and sonnets. It covers the historical context of his writing; his personal life, contemporaries and influences; his language and poetic skill; modern-day adaptations and productions; theories about the authorship of his plays; his most famous speeches and quotations; and more.
Main title:
Shakespeare for grown-ups : everything you need to know about the Bard / E. Foley & B. Coates.
Author:
Foley, E. (Elizabeth), authorCoates, B. (Beth), author
Imprint:
London : Square Peg, 2014.
Collation:
326 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780224098557 (hbk)0224098551
Dewey class:
822.3'3822.SHAK822.33
Local class:
822.33
Language:
English
BRN:
600688