Smith, Emma
The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide
- 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
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.