3829 results for 'Nicholas Shakespeare'

Shakespeare for CSEC: Twelfth Night with CSEC Notes is designed to support students in their preparation for the English B examination. This comprehensive guide provides valuable features to enhance...

The crown meets the criminals. Welcome to England. Hal wasn't born to be king. Only now, it seems, he will be. His father longs for him to leave behind his friends in the taverns of Eastcheap, most...

Tsar Nicholas II and the End of the Romanov Dynasty: A History of Imperial Russia's Downfall. The 17th century saw multiple pro-democratic revolutions in both hemispheres, while border-changing wars...

Experience the timeless world of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', now in a larger-format edition with an attractive new design. This improved edition features extensive rewritten and expanded...

The Earl of Oxford and the Making of "Shakespeare" The Literary Life of Edward de Vere in Context by Richard Malim This historical work explores the idea that Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford,...

Shakespeare by Any Other Name is a collection of two-act plays that reimagine five beloved Shakespearean stories for teenagers. Each play takes its inspiration from a different Shakespearean comedy,...

The Taming of the Shrew offers a scathing account of manners and matrimony, making it a thought-provoking work to consider. This edition features an original introduction, scene-by-scene analysis,...

Achieve stand-out success in your AQA GCSE English Literature exams with this comprehensive guide to Shakespeare's Macbeth. Produced in partnership with Globe Education, this book provides expert...

This abridged version of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" is ideal for those looking for a condensed performance time. With its original language intact, it serves as a valuable resource for amateur...

King Lear's Dark Consolations by Arthur W. Frank offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's tragedy, exploring how its themes of loss and forgiveness can provide solace to those who have...

This collection of Shakespeare's sonnets is a testament to the enduring power of his poetry. Featuring 154 short yet profound poems, it explores themes of love, remorse and redemption in beautiful...

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare is a captivating play that weaves together aristocrats, workers, and fairies in a magical world. On the surface, it appears simple yet engaging, but...

King Henry VIII, edited and introduced by John Margeson, presents a balanced account of the play's complex history and interpretation. This edition explores the political and religious background to...

This collection of essays offers Walter Kaufmann's critical interpretations of influential thinkers in Western philosophy and literature. A companion volume to his Critique of Religion and...

Discover the history and influence behind Shakespeare's most famous plays. This book explores the life and work of one of literature's greatest playwrights, from his early days in Elizabethan England...

Shakespeare's plays have long been a source of common ground in the United States. For over two centuries, Americans from different backgrounds - presidents and activists, soldiers and writers,...

Shakespeare's pronouns have long been a source of fascination for scholars. This study by Penelope Freedman reveals new insights into their use in his plays, highlighting significant shifts between...

A detective story about an obsession with Shakespeare's portrait. Lee Durkee's memoir chronicles his relentless search for an authentic image of the Bard. Following a divorce, Durkee became fixated...

The Shakespeare Thief An Elliot Todd Mystery by Lionel Ward is a gripping murder mystery set in the world of books. When the death of a prominent figure at a local bookshop sparks a tangled web of...

Shakespeare Palace: Mosaicos de mi vida en México (1974-1984) is a poignant and introspective work by Ida Vitale, winner of the prestigious Premio Cervantes award in 2018. This autobiographical prose...

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is often regarded as the world's greatest love story, but a closer examination reveals a more complex and troubling tale. The play's lyricism and romance are not the...

Enzo Griffin never felt like he belonged in the ordinary world. He was born to live amidst magic.A violent snow storm brought Enzo and his sister Ava face-to-face with their worst nightmare on...

Enzo Griffin never felt like he belonged in the ordinary world. He was born to live amidst magic.A violent snow storm brings Enzo and his sister Ava face-to-face with their worst nightmare: foul...

This SparkNotes Literature Guide provides comprehensive analysis and study tools for Shakespeare's Hamlet. With in-depth chapter-by-chapter explanations, key theme and motif discussions, and review...

This insightful collection features in-depth interviews with 12 leading actors who share their experiences playing some of Shakespeare's most iconic roles.Through candid conversations, these talented...

Troilus and Cressida is a play that has long been considered challenging, yet its popularity on stage and in critical circles continues to grow. This second edition features an expanded introduction...

Shakespeare's The Tempest for Kids is a fun and easy-to-understand adaptation of the classic play. Designed for actors aged 7-18, this mini-melodramatic masterpiece is perfect for families, drama...

Discover the untold story of Gerald Jaggard, a man whose life was marked by both tragedy and triumph. His memoir, left unfinished at the time of his death, has now been completed by his grandson Andy...

Shakespeare's portrayal of the complexities of power and identity is on full display in Henry IV (Part One). The story follows Prince Hal, the son of King Henry IV, as he navigates the challenges of...

This fresh edition of Henry IV Part 2 offers new insights into the play through interviews with leading Shakespearean directors and actors, as well as an introduction by renowned scholar Jonathan...

A comprehensive study guide to William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night offers in-depth explanation and analysis of this celebrated comedy. Written by Intelligent Education, this Bright Notes Study Guide...

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for Kids offers a fun and engaging way to experience this classic play. Designed for groups of 8-20 actors, this adaptation is perfect for families, drama groups, or...

This comprehensive collection of essays and reviews represents the most significant scholarship on Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. Edited by Robert S. Miola, it features a detailed critical...

Mastering the Shakespeare Audition provides actors with a practical guide to preparing for classical monologues in auditions. With a focus on efficient rehearsal time, this handbook offers a series...

Shakespeare's life and work have long been viewed through the lens of his association with Queen Elizabeth I. However, this narrative overlooks the tumultuous religious divisions that shaped England...

A comprehensive study guide to William Shakespeare's Richard II offers in-depth explanation and analysis of this 1595 historical drama. This play balances poetic language with harsh realism,...

Lily Bard is trying to leave her past behind, but it's hard to forget when memories come flooding back. She joins a local therapy group in Shakespeare, hoping to find some peace. But when the group...

Build your own timeline of Shakespeare's plays with this amazing sticker book that brings his thirty-eight dramas to life! Created in association with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, it features...

This comprehensive collection of critical essays on The Taming of the Shrew offers in-depth discussions of the play's various printed versions and its theatrical productions. Dana E. Aspinall has...

Little Poet William Shakespeare: I Love You is a heartwarming board book that shares loving lines from one of literature's most famous voices. Featuring engaging illustrations, this charming book...

A comprehensive study guide to William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet offers in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for this enduring romance. This tragedy explores themes of romantic and courtly...

Shakespeare's world was one of liberated thinking. In this book, Scott Newstok argues that education should be about thinking, not just mastering skills. He contends that high-stakes testing and a...

A Routledge Literary Sourcebook on William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice by S. P. Cerasano provides a comprehensive exploration of one of Shakespeare's most complex and thought-provoking plays...

A comprehensive collection of critical and historical essays on Shakespeare's films, this Companion provides an international perspective on the art of film adaptation. Revised and updated chapters...

All's Well That Ends Well: Third Series (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series) by William Shakespeare In this new edition of All's Well That Ends Well, Suzanne Gossett offers fresh perspectives on the...

The Oxford School Shakespeare Macbeth Revision Workbook is a comprehensive guide to help students master the key skills and information needed to succeed in their GCSE exams. Structured by character...

Henry IV Part I by William Shakespeare This history play combines a coming-of-age narrative with a tale of power, rebellion, friendship, and betrayal. At its heart is the complex relationship between...

The Gunpowder Plot Terror in Shakespeare's England by James Travers This new account of the Gunpowder Plot draws on original dialogue recorded at the time, providing a unique insight into one of...

Shakespeare's language can be both beautiful and challenging to understand. For all that we love and admire him, his words often require us to interpret them in relation to our own language and...

The Tempest Text Guide is a comprehensive resource for KS3 English students studying Shakespeare's play. This guide provides detailed analysis and discussion of the play's themes, characters, and...

The Early Modern Corpse and Shakespeare's Theatre by Susan Zimmerman explores the relationship between public theatre and the concept of death in early modern English culture. This study examines how...

This practical guide provides actors, directors, teachers and students with a clear approach to applying Jacques Lecoq's influential theatre practice to rehearsing Shakespeare. Written by Ed Woodall,...

This child-friendly guide to Shakespeare's works is an ideal revision tool for KS3 students. It teaches English basics in a fun and easy-to-learn way, helping your child master the fundamentals of...

The Cat who Knew Shakespeare by Lilian Jackson Braun is a mystery novel that follows the investigation into a case of murder. A skilled detective team is required to solve the crime, and a cat's...

The True Performing of It: A Study of Artistic Genius By Andrew Muir, Red Planet. This book explores the lives and careers of two artistic giants, Bob Dylan and William Shakespeare. Both men drew...

Harriet Walter's remarkable account of an acting career unconstrained by tradition or expectations offers a fresh perspective on the Shakespearean canon.In this exploration, Harriet Walter, a...

The Oxford Book of English Verse, Part 2: Shakespeare to the RestorationThis collection brings together some of the most celebrated poets of the English Renaissance, including William Shakespeare,...

Cesca Shakespeare's life has hit rock bottom. After one high-profile play ended in disaster, writer's block took over, and her personal life began to unravel. Now, with a job lost and a flat at risk,...

The Four Shakespeare Folios: A New Perspective on Shakespeare in Print. This volume challenges traditional views on the survival and dissemination of Shakespeare's plays, arguing that each of the...

This study explores recent adaptations that feature women talking back to Shakespeare in new and innovative ways. For centuries, women writers have responded to his work with inventive retellings,...

Dark and violent, Macbeth is a restless exploration of the human costs of violence and power. This haunting play has endured as a psychologically and supernaturally sinister work, captivating...

Yellowhammer is a gripping second murder mystery in the DI Nicholas Lowry series by James Henry. In July 1983, Essex, two corpses are found at Fox Farm, a property that is neither picturesque nor...

The Shakespeare Head Press was founded in 1904 by Arthur Henry Bullen, who dreamed of printing the entire works of William Shakespeare. This ambitious project led to the creation of a unique press...

Shakespeare's narrative poems from the 1590s contain a hidden commentary on the turbulent politics of his time. Clare Asquith reveals that these works, such as Venus and Adonis and The Rape of...

The Oxford Shakespeare: Henry VI Part Three by William Shakespeare offers a new interpretation of this play, based on the 1623 First Folio. A detailed introduction provides context on composition,...

Shakespeare's Restless World brings to life the extraordinary stories behind twenty objects from the Elizabethan era. Neil MacGregor re-creates an age at once distant and yet surprisingly familiar,...

Ghostwriter Shakespeare: A True Story of Literary Obsession and Royal Intrigue. In 1987, Lawrence Wells was hired by the University of Mississippi to ghostwrite a novel for a wealthy and eccentric...

Massimo Cacciari explores the relationship between European nihilism and the aporias of action in the present through a dialogue with three key authors: Shakespeare, Kafka, and Beckett.The new...

The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare is a Renaissance comedy that explores the complexities of human relationships and the tension between idealism and reality. This early work by one...

Shakespeare's Macbeth for Kids offers a fun and engaging way to experience the classic play. This adaptable version is designed for actors aged 6-17+, making it perfect for families, drama groups, or...

Shakespeare's plays are often seen as complex and open to interpretation. This book offers a fresh perspective on two of Shakespeare's most famous works, "King Lear" and "Measure for Measure"...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, a comprehensive collection of 16 comedies, 10 histories, 12 tragedies, and all the poems and sonnets of the world's most influential writer. This stunning...

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, is a rich and mysterious play that has captivated audiences for over 400 years. This new edition offers a completely new introduction to the play, exploring Shakespeare's...

Nicholas Rowe's play "The Fair Penitent" is a domestic tragedy that explores themes of love and betrayal. Adapted from Massinger and Field's "The Fatal Dowry", this 18th-century work showcases Rowe's...

Get to know Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in a new way with this abridged play text from Globe Education. By reducing the length of the play by a third, students can engage with the whole story in...

Culinary Shakespeare explores the vital role food and drink played in early modern drama, reframing our understanding of cuisine, eating, and meals in Shakespeare's plays. This collection of essays...

A humorous take on the popular card game Cribbage, this little book offers 31 techniques for cheating in a four-handed game. To add some class to its cheeky nature, it incorporates witty quotations...

A full-colour graphic novel adaptation of Shakespeare's beloved play, A Midsummer Night's Dream brings the magical world to life. Against the backdrop of a royal marriage, the fairy kingdom and the...

A comprehensive guide to one of literature's most famous tragic love stories. SparkNotes Literature Guides provide in-depth analysis and explanations to help you better understand the key themes,...

William Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing is a play that has captivated audiences for centuries. This edition offers a unique perspective on its theatrical history, exploring how actors have...

Globe Education's AQA-specific GCSE play texts are designed to help students achieve stand-out success in their Shakespeare question. This edition of Romeo and Juliet is packed with grade-boosting...

Shakespeare's Hamlet has been a powerful influence on Arab theatre and politics for decades. This book explores how the play was adapted and reinterpreted in Arabic-speaking countries, from its early...

Taming of the Shrew For Kids is a fun and easy-to-understand adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play. Designed for actors aged 8-20, this version is perfect for families, drama groups, homeschool...

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a collection of stories that showcase the author's mastery of humor, bawdiness, and poignancy. This edition features the original text alongside an...

The Trembling Tiber: A Black Poet's Musings on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar by Neal HallA powerful exploration of freedom and equality, this hybrid poetic narrative weaves together Shakespearean tools...

Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing has been reimagined in a graphic novel format that brings this story to life. Adapted by Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau...

A straightforward guide to understanding William Shakespeare's The Tempest is provided in this literature guide. Structured around the assessment criteria used in Key Stage 3 tests, it offers pupils...

Shakespeare's use of 'thou' and 'you' in his plays is more complex than it initially appears. This book explores the language of address in Shakespeare's works, examining why certain characters use...

A.C. Bradley's Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures offers a unique perspective on four of Shakespeare's most iconic plays: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth. Through his approach to drama, Bradley...

A new edition of King John offers a fresh perspective on one of Shakespeare's most neglected plays. This critical introduction explores its relevance to Elizabethan politics and the roles played by...

Searching for Juliet: The Lives and Deaths of Shakespeare's First Tragic HeroineA cultural, historical, and literary exploration of the birth, death, and legacy of the ultimate romantic heroine...

A gripping non-fiction work that reimagines the life and works of William Shakespeare. Dennis McCarthy's 15-year quest to uncover the true source behind Shakespeare's plays has led him to an...

Discover the art of verbal sparring with Shakespeare's most biting insults. This collection brings together some of the Bard's most eloquent put-downs and poisonous barbs, showcasing his mastery of...

This collection of monologues from Shakespeare's plays provides actors with challenging new opportunities to grow. Thirty-two speeches are included, ranging from well-known audition pieces to...

Flowers From Shakespeare's Garden: A Posy from the Plays is a unique collection of floral illustrations and poetry inspired by the Bard's works. First published in 2021, this book brings together...

Sally Bayley's childhood was marked by absence and darkness. Her home life was often disrupted by men who were absent or behaving erratically. But it was Shakespeare who brought stability to her...

Shakespeare Unleashed reimagines the Bard's greatest works as dark and twisted short horror stories, along with horror sonnets. This anthology brings together new tales from a diverse range of...

This edition of Richard III presents the play in its original form as it would have been staged in Shakespeare's theater. Based on the 1597 Quarto, this new perspective informs every aspect of the...

A bold new voice emerges in this groundbreaking collection of poems, re-presenting the life and legacy of Anne Shakespeare, née Hathaway. For the first time, Anne takes centre-stage, her story...

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream has been reimagined in a graphic novel style, bringing the magical fantasy to life in a comic delight. This adaptation, created by Steve Skidmore and Steve...