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Shakespeare for Dummies

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About this title: This guide to the most popular works of William Shakespeare provides and overview of his life and times which gives an insight into his writings, themes and characters, and how facts were altered to make the historical plays more entertaining. The book includes plot and main character summaries of such plays as "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Othello", "Julius Caesar" and "Romeo and Juliet". It also contains plot scorecards that allow the reader to follow the play and keep track of the deaths, marriages and family relations. In addition, Shakespeare's poetry is covered in detail. The guide ... read more

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Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 231 by 187 mm. Shakespeare for dummies is exquisite. from the foreword by dame judi dench, star of mrs. brown and shakespeare in love what the film shakespeare in love has done to make shakespeare the man accessible to a general audience, this book will do to make shakespeare the writer enjoyable. charlotte j. headrick, phd, professor and director, theater arts, oregon state university does the thought of sitting through a midsummer nights dream give you nightmares? did ... read more

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Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 384 pages. (382 pages) this guide to the most popular works of william shakespeare provides an overview of his life and times which gives an insight into his writings, themes and characters, and how facts were altered to make the historical plays more entertaining. plot and main character summaries are also included. illustrations (Paperback) read more

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goodreads rating 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Dec 29, 2008
By David, Paradise, CA

"I read this before starting the Complete Works of Shakespeare. I think it was wise to get an idea of how to proceed. So here I go into the mass of great writing. "Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow....""

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Jan 25, 2008
By Bill, Mission, KS

"I admit, the Bards work is sometimes a bit too much for my feeble brain. It's an fine introduction. If I ever make it to jeopardy I'll be prepared."

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Jan 24, 2008
By Gwenette, Bloomington, IN

"I was co-copyeditor for this book. It was a fun project, considering how much I love the Bard."

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