Smith, Emma

The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide

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ISBN 13:
9780521149723
author:
Smith, Emma
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
258
Dimensions:
12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.90

Description

The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide provides a comprehensive overview of all Shakespeare's dramatic and poetic works. This authoritative guide presents key information on plots, characters, interpretations, sources, context, performance history, and major themes, making it an indispensable reference source for students and theatre enthusiasts.

Each play entry features a 'key facts' box providing informative statistics, including breakdowns of each play's major roles. The guide is illustrated with striking performance photographs throughout, offering a unique insight into the world of Shakespeare's plays. Additionally, brief accounts of Shakespeare's life and language are included, as well as information on Shakespeare in print and theatre in his time.

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