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A Brief Guide to William Shakespeare

A Brief Guide to William Shakespeare

Paperback (08 Jun 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is an essential guide for new students coming to the Bard for the first time as well as a valuable resource for a dedicated fan. It is an ideal introduction to the life and times of Shakespeare, uncovering the few fragments of his life and placing him within the Elizabethan world. The book also looks at each of his plays and sonnets, giving full explanations and descriptions, putting them in context, and revealing the many great quotes and key scenes.

About the Publisher

Running Press

Running Press Publishers has been providing consumers with an innovative list of quality books and book-related kits since 1972. Running Press creates more than 80 new titles a year under four imprints: Running Press, Running Press Kids, Running Press Teens, and Running Press Miniature Editions™. Titles cover a broad range of categories, including: humor and essay, food and wine, performing arts, lifestyle and craft, children's illustrated picture books and award winning young adult fiction. Miniature Editions has the original and most innovative kit program in the industry, from abridged bestsellers, best licensed properties, to our clever and quirky in-house created kits. Running Press is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.

Book information

ISBN: 9780762438549
Publisher: Running Press
Imprint: Running Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 822.33
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 295g
Height: 197mm
Width: 133mm
Spine width: 33mm