Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups
Author | : E. Foley |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2015-06-16 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780698188204 |
ISBN-13 | : 0698188209 |
Rating | : 4/5 (209 Downloads) |
Download or read book Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups written by E. Foley and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential guide to Shakespeare, from the international bestselling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups The Bard was so incredibly prolific that even most Shakespeare scholars would welcome the occasional refresher course, and most of the rest of us haven’t even got a clue as to what a petard actually is. Fear not, the bestselling authors of Homework for Grown-Ups are here to help. For parents keen to help with their children’s homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding, and the general reader who feels they should probably know more, Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups includes information on the key works, historical context, contemporaries and influences, famous speeches and quotations, modern day adaptations, and much, much more.