Shakespeare's 100 Greatest Dramatic Images by Claire Saunders
This original and exciting approach to Shakespeare is based on 100 of Shakespeare's greatest dramatic images. The quotations, at least one from each play, are introduced through short word games grouped into sections with titles such as Love and Lust, Epiphanies, and The Bestiary. These engaging games are fun and interactive, designed for both novices and experts. The 100 quotations that form the basis of the book have an enormous range and deal with the great subjects of poetry: love, loss, loveliness, despair, resignation, hope, hate, wit, humor, and the beauty of the natural world.
"I can think of no livelier introduction to Shakespeare and his work, and no greater indulgence for dedicated lovers of the playsClaire and John Saunders lift up exquisite image after image, like morsels from a feast, and in doing so, uncover for us the world of each play -- its tensions, its richness and, always, its elementally human concerns. Their short discussions are deft, elegant and highly readable. The word-games are witty and expert. Like the very best scholars, they wear their impressive knowledge lightly. Dabble, dip in or devour in a sitting. Shakespeare's 100 Greatest Dramatic Images is a rare treat." Alison MacLeod, author of The Wave Theory of Angels and Fifteen Modern Tales of Attraction"Amazing achievementA...captures the very best in Shakespeare's language." Hugh Adlington, Lecturer in English, Birmingham University, UK."A teach-yourself Shakespeare for grown upsA...along the same lines as Lynne Truss's Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Like punctuation, Shakespeare is one of those areas where many adults lack confidence." Linda Cookson, Vice-principal, Central School of Speech and Drama, London"Beautifully and accessibly writtenA...an absolute delight had me enthralled for daysA...attempts to do for Shakespeare what Lynne Truss did for Fowler." Len Masterman, Senior Research Fellow in Communication and Politics, Liverpool University.
Both Claire and John Saunders have designed and taught innovative Shakespeare courses, from primary school to university level. They have published individually on a range of literary subjects, from Chaucer to Larkin, and have previously collaborated on an edition of The Duchess of Malfi and So You Think You Know Shakespeare?
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| ISBN 13 | 9788895604015 |
| ISBN 10 | 8895604016 |
| Title | Shakespeare's 100 Greatest Dramatic Images |
| Author | Claire Saunders |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pari Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 134 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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