3829 results for 'Nicholas Shakespeare'

This edition of Macbeth is part of the Oxford School Shakespeare series, designed specifically for students. With accessible notes and illustrations, it provides a clear introduction to the play...

Discover the freedom of improvised piecing with Nicholas Ball's Inspiring Improv. This book guides you through a step-by-step technique for exploring six fundamental piecing structures, allowing you...

This book examines the work of renowned theatre director Nicholas Hytner, who led the National Theatre from 2003 to 2015. Through case studies and interviews with those who have worked with him, it...

William Shakespeare's Sonnets is a beautifully designed edition of the Bard's most beloved poems, featuring valuable tools for educators and scholars alike.This authoritative edition includes full...

Shakespeare's Sonnets is a comprehensive collection of the Bard's 182 sonnets, including the 154 poems published in 1609, as well as alternative versions and those incorporated into his plays.This...

A revised and repackaged edition of Shakespeare's play, Cymbeline, now features an elegant and clear text, notes where needed, and distinguished scholarship from the general editors. This edition is...

Shakespeare's tragic play, Othello, presented alongside a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations, provides a comprehensive understanding of the dramatic work.The book features the...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is a definitive collection of the Bard's plays, sonnets, and poems, edited by renowned scholar Peter Alexander. This authoritative edition has been widely...

Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra is a complex and thought-provoking play that can be challenging to understand. This No Fear guide makes the Bard's brilliance accessible and enjoyable, with a...

Nicholas Nickleby is a masterful exploration of neglect and cruelty, presented in a blackly comic masterpiece. When Nicholas's father dies, he, his mother and sister are left penniless, forcing him...

Romeo and Juliet, a story of love and conflict, is presented in a unique format that makes it easy to understand. The complete text of the play is featured on the left-hand page, alongside an...

Nicholas and the Wool-Pack by Cynthia Harnett is a historical adventure set in late 15th century England. Nicholas's life is dominated by his father's involvement with the wool business, governed by...

The Merchant of Venice is a complex and thought-provoking drama that explores the nature of prejudice and the human condition. Edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, this edition of...

This second edition of Macbeth provides a thorough reconsideration of one of Shakespeare's most popular plays. A new introduction by A. R. Braunmuller explores the play's immediate theatrical and...

Charles Kindleberger's "Manias, Panics and Crashes" is a thought-provoking analysis of financial crises. The author, Nick Burton, examines the mindset of those trapped in financial bubbles,...

Othello Texts and Contexts by William Shakespeare is a comprehensive edition of the play, featuring the Bevington edition accompanied by six sets of thematically arranged primary documents and...

Richard III, a play that invites us to explore the complexities of power and ambition, presents a nuanced portrayal of a man driven to dominate those around him. Through his cunning and ruthless...

Snuggle up with little ones this Christmas season and discover the story behind St. Nicholas, a man who spent his life secretly helping others. This heartwarming picture book tells the faith-based...

The Brotherhood of Eternal Love: A Countercultural Phenomenon In the mid-1960s, a small group of surfers in Southern California formed the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, a countercultural movement that...

The Unknown Warriors is a collection of letters from men and women who served their country during the Second World War. Written in response to an appeal in local newspapers, these letters offer a...

The Saint Nicholas Day Snow by Charlotte Riggle is a heartwarming story about two girls and their preparations for the night before Saint Nicholas Day. As they bake cookies, catch snowflakes, and...

Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare's last tragedies, explores the complexities of power, politics and the human condition. The play tells the story of a proud and ambitious general, who, driven by his...

The Reaper: Autobiography of One of the Deadliest Special Ops Snipers Nicholas Irving, a legendary Ranger, shares his extraordinary military career in this groundbreaking memoir. Irving recounts his...

The Fair Maid of Bohemia by Edward Marston In 16th-century England, a mysterious plague has emptied the country's theaters, forcing Lord Westfield's Men to take a risk by performing at the Imperial...

The King Richard II edition offers a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's second tetralogy of history plays, exploring the play's relationship to the other works in the sequence. The richly annotated...

This revised edition of Othello features a new introduction by leading American scholar Ayanna Thompson, offering a fresh perspective on the play's complex themes and historical context. Thompson's...

False Flags Over Europe: A Modern History of State-Fabricated Terror explores the phenomenon of 'synthetic terror' events in Europe, primarily in the 21st century. The book examines the role of...

Nicholas II, The Last Tsar by Michael Paterson is a biography that sheds light on the complex and tumultuous life of Russia's last monarch. A conscientious but flawed leader, Nicholas struggled to...

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England, where wealth and poverty coexist in stark contrast. When Nicholas Nickleby's father dies, he is left...

Shakespeare's writings are everywhere - in books and movies, in love and war, in everyday speech. Yet what makes his work persistently powerful and fascinating? To explore this question, focus on...

Shakespeare Survey 74: Exploring Shakespeare and Education This volume of Shakespeare Survey brings together leading international scholarship on the relationship between Shakespeare's plays and...

This early comedy by William Shakespeare is a feast of language, featuring four bachelors who have dedicated themselves to chastity and scholarly pursuits. Their lives are soon disrupted by the...

The Baker's Dozen A Saint Nicholas Tale is a heartwarming legend about the origins of an American custom. In this story, a baker named Van Amsterdam is visited by a mysterious old woman on Saint...

Accessible and engaging, Much Ado About Nothing is a popular text for study by secondary students around the world. This edition of William Shakespeare's play features illustrations, preliminary...

Shakespeare's plays are reinterpreted through the lens of Marxist theory in this thought-provoking collection. By examining the historical context and cultural industry surrounding Shakespeare's...

Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. He's an orphan with an unfortunate nose and narcolepsy, a condition that gives him terrible nightmares and makes him fall...

Anselm and Nicholas of Cusa: From the Great Philosophers is a thought-provoking exploration of two influential thinkers from history. Karl Jaspers and Ralph Jaspers delve into the lives and ideas of...

The Royal Shakespeare Company's groundbreaking project to transform the teaching of Shakespeare in schools is told in this authoritative and engaging book. It explores the innovative approaches...

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a rich and enchanting comedy that explores the complexities of love, identity, and the power of imagination. This edition of Shakespeare's beloved play offers a clear and...

Shakespeare Monologues for Young Men provides a comprehensive collection of 40 monologues from Shakespeare's canon, carefully selected to suit the performing skills of young men. Each monologue is...

Nicholas and the Narwhals: A story about the magic that makes Christmas special. For years, the North Pole was under threat from a group of snow trolls known as the Gringozzle, who kept the world...

The Sound of Shakespeare explores how Shakespeare's art reflects the cultural attitudes and practices surrounding sound and hearing in his time. Wes Folkerth examines the ways in which Shakespeare...

Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra's tragic fate has captivated the world for generations. This biography by Robert K. Massie explores how their personal struggles, including the young heir's...

The Roaring Boy by Edward Marston A tragic performance and a death lead to a desperate situation for Lord Westfield's Men. When Simon Chaloner offers them a new play, they are tempted by the promise...

King Lear Third Series is a thought-provoking exploration of the play's enduring appeal, examining how its themes and characters are interpreted in both performance and reading. The editor delves...

Shakespeare and Women explores the complex relationships between Shakespeare's female characters and their historical context. This book challenges prevailing views of Shakespeare's women by...

Shakespeare in Jest explores the enduring power of humour in Shakespeare's plays and its influence on contemporary comedy. By examining parallels between Shakespeare's wit and modern stand-up,...

Shakespeare and the Victorians by Stuart Sillars is an in-depth analysis of how Shakespeare's works influenced the Victorian era. This book explores the various ways in which Shakespeare's plays,...

Shakespeare in Psychoanalysis by Philip Armstrong explores the complex relationship between Shakespeare's works and psychoanalytic theory. This book delves into how psychoanalytic concepts were...

Romeo and Juliet is a story of love and tragedy, presented in an accessible and engaging way. This edition of the iconic play features illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists, and classroom...

The Life & Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a comic triumph that firmly established Charles Dickens as a literary gentleman, is a novel of delectable characters and typically Dickensian elements of...

Shakespeare and London explores the connections between the playwright's life in Stratford and his experiences in the city. This historical approach delves into Shakespeare's links with London,...

Shakespeare and the Law explores how Shakespeare's works reflect an early modern culture in which dramatists and lawyers shared rhetorical practices. Gary Watt argues that Shakespeare was more...

Shakespeare and Queer Representation by Stephen Guy-Bray explores how representation itself becomes queer in many of Shakespeare's works. This thought-provoking guidebook uses queer theory to examine...

Shakespeare's male protagonists are remarkably diverse. This book explores how Shakespeare's plays reflect the medical beliefs, ethical ideals, and social realities that shaped masculine identity...

Shakespeare and the Afterlife explores how Shakespeare's works address the complex and diverse beliefs about death and the afterlife in his time. This study reveals new insights into the author's...

Othello is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over, and this edition is especially designed for students with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations. The book...

Shakespeare and Classical Antiquity explores how Shakespeare's understanding of classical literature influenced his work. This book examines the range and extent of Shakespeare's responses to...

The Story of Saint Nicholas A Children's AdaptationA heartwarming tale of selfless giving and kindness, this children's adaptation tells the story of a beloved saint who inspired generations with his...

Shakespeare and Biography offers a fresh perspective on the biographical questions surrounding the life of one of literature's most famous playwrights. This collection of essays and reflections,...

Leo Tolstoy's critical essay on Shakespeare explores the author's unique perspective on the Bard's works. In this 1906 preface, Tolstoy shares his personal experience with Shakespeare's plays,...

Teaching Shakespeare with Purpose A Student-Centred Approach by Ayanna Thompson and Laura Turchi is a new approach to teaching Shakespeare's plays. Rather than trying to cover everything, this book...

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a powerful portrayal of Victorian England, following the journey of a young man as he confronts poverty and corruption. This drama explores the diverse...

Shakespeare's plays offer profound insights into complex social issues. This book explores how his works portray crises of consent on stage and argues that these dramatizations provide a framework...

Shakespeare and Science explores how William Shakespeare's plays and poetry reflect his understanding of the natural world and the scientific knowledge of his time. Drawing on medieval scholars,...

Shakespeare and Text by John Jowett provides an essential guide to understanding Shakespeare's plays. This book explores how his works first took shape in the theatre, where writing was part of a...

Nicholas Nickleby, Charles Dickens' third novel, is a well-crafted and significant work that sets the stage for his later masterpieces. The story follows Nicholas, a young man whose family's fortunes...

Shakespeare and Political Theatre in Practice by Andrew James Hartley explores the ways in which Shakespeare's plays can be used to make theatre that is more consciously political. Through an...

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas is a heart-wrenching love story about families, loss, and new beginnings. When Katie Wilkinson discovers a diary written by her lover, she uncovers a shocking truth: he...

Shakespeare and Psychoanalytic Theory by Carolyn Brown explores the impact of psychoanalytic theory on studies of Shakespeare's works. This book provides an in-depth survey of key psychoanalytic...

A modern and authoritative exploration of patriotism and war, Henry V is presented in this edition with an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate. This unique edition provides a historical overview...

This book invites you to explore a different side of Christmas magic. You might think that Santa Claus is the only source of wonder during the holiday season, but the truth is more interesting...

This modern edition of Shakespeare's tragic play presents a historical overview of its performance and production history, as well as insights into its interpretation by leading directors. The...

Shakespeare and Collaborative Writing offers a fresh perspective on the playwright's artistic development. This book explores how Shakespeare's works reflect his practice of collaboration, revealing...

Shakespeare and Music: Afterlives and Borrowings explores the diverse range of musical responses to Shakespeare's work from the 17th century onwards. From opera and ballet to classical symphonies,...

A commercial airliner disappearing over France sets off a chain reaction of global tension. Two days later, the same plane is headed for the White House, with US nuclear missiles poised for attack on...

Shakespeare's original language can be challenging to understand, but with Julius Caesar Shakespeare Retold, it's made accessible. This contemporary interpretation of the Bard's lines is written in...

Shakespeare's Sonnets and Other Poems offers a unique insight into the poet's extraordinary variety of interpretations. This modern edition presents an illuminating historical overview, providing a...

This Is Shakespeare by Emma Smith offers a fresh perspective on the complexities of Shakespeare's works. By examining his inconsistencies and flaws, Smith reveals the ambiguities of his plays and...

Shakespeare in the Theatre: The King's Men explores the transformative influence of the King's Men on Shakespeare's plays. This book reappraises the company as theatre artists, examining performance...

Nicholas Nickleby, Charles Dickens' third published novel, is a masterful tale that showcases his unique blend of humour and social commentary. Written in an episodic style, the story follows its...

Shakespeare and Adaptation Theory by Sujata Iyengar offers a fresh perspective on the theory and practice of adapting Shakespeare to different genres and media. Organized around key metaphors, the...

The Complete Oxford Shakespeare: The Tragedies is a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's tragedies in paperback format. This edition features brief introductions and texts established by...

Twelfth Night: Shakespeare Retold offers a fresh take on the Bard's original lines. Written in the same iambic pentameter as the originals, this contemporary interpretation breathes new life into...

The American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars represents a bold reimagining of the past in the present. In 2001, this Virginia theatre reopened its doors after more than 350 years, reviving a...

Shakespeare and Modern Popular Culture explores the profound impact of Shakespeare's works on modern popular culture. The book examines how Shakespeare's presence in various media forms, such as...

Shakespeare, Authority, Sexuality: Unfinished Business in Cultural Materialism is a thought-provoking reassessment of cultural materialism as a way of understanding textuality and culture. Alan...

This unique guide brings Shakespeare to life for students of all ages through an active and inclusive approach.At the heart of this method is a focus on speaking, moving and performing, rather than...

Nicholas Nabb's latest escapade begins with a botched bread roll robbery, setting him on a collision course with trouble. However, his luck may finally be changing thanks to the intervention of a...

Shakespeare's death scenes are often more than just a conclusion to a play - they can be a transformation into something new. This book explores how Shakespeare's characters meet their demise, from...

Discover the secrets of Nicholas Flamel in this new collection of stories. The legendary alchemyst and his wife Perenelle traveled the globe for centuries before they discovered their destiny,...

This Element explores how virtual reality can be used in the classroom to enhance students' experience and understanding of Shakespeare's performances. By examining the potential advantages and...

The Nicholas Brothers: A Legacy in Rhythm Fayard and Harold Nicholas were tap dancing legends who captivated audiences with their performances from the 1930s to the 1980s. Their showstopping...

A special family tradition is about to take place. Every year, Heidi, Holly, and Hanna gather to hear Mama tell the story of St. Nicholas and his special feast day on December 6th. This heartwarming...

This modern edition of The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's last plays, offers a fresh approach to understanding the work. With an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate, the book provides a...

A modern and authoritative edition of Shakespeare's iconic love story, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company. This unique edition offers a comprehensive overview of Antony and Cleopatra in...

Introducing RSC School Shakespeare: The Tempest This full-colour edition is part of a new series designed to help students get to know Shakespeare's plays. Working with the Royal Shakespeare Company...

A mysterious illness spreads through a theatre company, and an unexpected death at a performance takes centre stage. As tensions rise, Nicholas Bracewell must unravel the tangled threads of deceit...

Explore the rich musical heritage of Shakespeare's works with this comprehensive dictionary. Covering over 300 entries, Music in Shakespeare provides detailed definitions and analysis of the musical...

Shakespeare Through Islamic Worlds by Ambereen Dadabhoy explores how Shakespeare's works engage with Islamic and Muslim cultures, despite their relative absence from his canon. By examining the...