Complete Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare
by Laurie Rozakis
2020-09-13 01:21:40
Complete Idiot's Guide to Shakespeare
by Laurie Rozakis
2020-09-13 01:21:40
You're no idiot, of course. You got pretty good grades in your high school English Lit. class, enjoy curling up with a good book, and even go to the theater sometimes. But when it comes to understanding the great works of William Shakespeare, you nee...
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You're no idiot, of course. You got pretty good grades in your high school English Lit. class, enjoy curling up with a good book, and even go to the theater sometimes. But when it comes to understanding the great works of William Shakespeare, you need an Elizabethan translator just to get past the first page. Don't slam your book closed just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Shakespeare shows you how to understand the world of the Bard and appreciate all of the wit and drama in his plays and sonnets. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: --Solid background information on Shakespeare and the time in which he lived. --Tips for understanding-and untangling-Elizabethan English. --Detailed explanations of all of the Bard's famous plays, including a rundown of the characters in each work. --Valuable hints to help you catch complex or antiquated references and allusions. --Photos from famous performances on the stage and screen.
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