Shakespeare for Grown-ups by Elizabeth Foley
For parents keen to help with their children's homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding of the most-performed plays and the general reader who feels they should probably know more about Britain's most splendid scribe, this book covers the historical context of author's writing.
Rather jolly and very helpful * The Times *
This fascinating and fun volume delves into all things Shakespeare and will appeal to novices and experts alike.. light, accessible, and engaging... Included in this book are synopses of all of Shakespeare's works and his life and times, key influences, language and style, controversies, and famous quotations. 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 * Library Journal *
This fascinating and fun volume delves into all things Shakespeare and will appeal to novices and experts alike.. light, accessible, and engaging... Included in this book are synopses of all of Shakespeare's works and his life and times, key influences, language and style, controversies, and famous quotations. 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 * Library Journal *
Doing their best to forget their underwhelming turns as Peaseblossom and the Bishop of Carlisle in school performances, B. Coates and E. Foley were delighted to rediscover the joy of Shakespeare as grown-ups.
As editors, they spend their days immersed in ‘Words, words, words’. They are the bestselling authors of Homework for Grown-ups, Advanced Homework for Grown-ups and The Homework for Grown-ups Quiz Book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224098557 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224098551 |
| Title | Shakespeare for Grown-ups |
| Author | Elizabeth Foley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-09-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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