Maguire, Laurie

Studying Shakespeare: A Guide to the Plays

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ISBN 13:: 9780631229858
author:: Maguire, Laurie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Wiley & Sons
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 160mm X 236mm
Genre:: Literature: History & Criticism
Condition:: New
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Shakespeare's plays offer timeless insights into life's most fundamental stories. This guide explores how Shakespeare's works continue to resonate with contemporary issues, from love and obsession to parents and children, sex and politics, suffering and revenge. By examining the characters, situations, and stories that remain familiar today, this book reveals the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's plays. It makes these iconic works accessible to a broad audience, inviting readers to engage with the playwright's masterful storytelling. Laurie Maguire's engaging approach draws on all of Shakespeare's plays, demonstrating how they can be used as a guide to life's most pressing concerns.

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