The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of Shakespeare from language, history and themes to plays, poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his enduring legacy through the stunning gift format.
Celebrate one of the theatre's most influential contributors through his legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside the drama book you'll find:
- A clear an accessible format
- Plot summaries of all of 39 plays with lists of characters
- Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems
- Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers to trace the development of Shakespeare's topics, themes, and artistry
- Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical, and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themes
- Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it perform
