Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare's works a joy for any audience. Exploring his invention, wit, along with his uncanny characterisation, King argues archaic language should be no barrier to the modern reader. With summaries of The Bard's life and background, explanations of the plays' origins, and instructions on how to read his poetry, Shakespeare: A Beginner's Guide provides all the tools the general reader needs to embrace our greatest writer.
| ISBN: | 9781851687893 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2011 |
| Author: | Ros King |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 193 pages |
| Series: | Oneworld Beginner's Guides |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800 Literary studies: plays and playwrights |
Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare's works a joy for any audience.
Shakespeare features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
Shakespeare was written by Ros King and published by Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Shakespeare has 193 pages
Yes it is part of Oneworld Beginner's Guides series
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.