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Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups

Everything You Need to Know About the Bard

by E. Foley
B. Coates
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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.

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    June 16, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9780698188204
      • File size: 11935 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780698188204
      • File size: 11935 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 15, 2015

      This fascinating and fun volume delves into all things Shakespeare and will appeal to novices and experts alike. Coauthors Foley and Coates, editors at Penguin Random House UK, who previously collaborated on Homework for Grown-Ups, tackle the Bard and do so in a light, accessible, and engaging manner. Included in this book are synopses of all of Shakespeare's works (As You Like It; Othello) and his life and times (1564-1616), key influences, language and style, controversies, and famous quotations. The authors also include modern-day adaptations of Shakespeare's works and endless related miscellanea. There is even a quiz at the end to test your knowledge. VERDICT An entertaining and highly informative read, this is essential for students and scholars, theatergoers wanting to familiarize themselves with a particular work, and general readers who are simply curious about one of the most famous and influential playwrights of all time.--Lyndsie Robinson, Milne Lib., SUNY Oneonta

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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