To Be or Not To Be
A Celebration of Shakespeare's 400-year Legacy
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2015
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78243-483-2 (ISBN)
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78243-483-2 (ISBN)
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A fresh, new look at Shakespeare's work, showing how and why it remains such an integral part of popular culture and the English language, covering everything from the characters, essential plotlines and the famous lines to illuminating information on the playwright himself.
The essential guide to the Bard and his work, celebrating 400 years of his legacy.
The works of William Shakespeare have been a permanent feature on school curricula for years, and almost everybody can boast even a basic knowledge of his life and craft.
But, with thirty-eight plays, over 150 sonnets and numerous other poems, there's such a wealth of material it's no wonder we sometimes forget the finer details.
To Be or Not To Be is a fresh, new look at Shakespeare's work, showing how and why it remains such an integral part of popular culture and the English language.
From what drove Ophelia mad, to the real meaning behind the phrase 'Wherefore art thou, Romeo?', this book covers everything: from the characters, essential plotlines and the famous lines from a host of Shakespeare's greatest works, to illuminating information on the playwright himself.
All in an attractive gift book format, this is a true Shakespearian treasure trove that nobody should be without.
The essential guide to the Bard and his work, celebrating 400 years of his legacy.
The works of William Shakespeare have been a permanent feature on school curricula for years, and almost everybody can boast even a basic knowledge of his life and craft.
But, with thirty-eight plays, over 150 sonnets and numerous other poems, there's such a wealth of material it's no wonder we sometimes forget the finer details.
To Be or Not To Be is a fresh, new look at Shakespeare's work, showing how and why it remains such an integral part of popular culture and the English language.
From what drove Ophelia mad, to the real meaning behind the phrase 'Wherefore art thou, Romeo?', this book covers everything: from the characters, essential plotlines and the famous lines from a host of Shakespeare's greatest works, to illuminating information on the playwright himself.
All in an attractive gift book format, this is a true Shakespearian treasure trove that nobody should be without.
Liz Evers is a writer with a background in communications. Her love affair with Shakespeare began when she first studied Hamlet in secondary school in her native Dublin and continued at university, where she steadily ploughed her way through the Bard's complete works as part of her degree in English Literature. She also has an MA in Film and a Diploma in Journalism. She now lives in London, within dashing distance of the Globe Theatre.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.8.2015 |
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Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Dramatik / Theater |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturgeschichte | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
ISBN-10 | 1-78243-483-6 / 1782434836 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78243-483-2 / 9781782434832 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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