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 The Shakespeare Handbook - Michael Schmidt
 The Shakespeare Handbook - Michael Schmidt ... 2008-11-06 by Quercus Publishing PlcNewest Review: ... There is an introductory page giving some basic details about the play and the circumstances behind the writing of it, as ... more ... well as basic overview of the story and the common themes in the play. They also discuss the importance and context of their chosen scene from the play before moving onto the scene itself, which is presented with occasional notes to explain some of the language used. Every play features at least once throughout the book, with some of the more influential ones being given a second scene and more information on the play. Each play also had a related picture, showing either someone performing the work, or a work of ...more |
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The Shakespeare Handbook - Michael Schmidt: Not Bard At All (851 words)
by - written on 26/03/09 (Very useful, 86 readings)
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William Shakespeare. If you're a fan of the theatre, you may see him as the greatest playwright of all time. If you're currently studying English at school, he may be the worst thing that ever happened to you. Over the years, I've certainly held both opinions, depending on where I was at the time. Part of this could have been because I, like most school pupils, never had a gentle introduction to Shakespeare. If I'd had a book like this in the early years of my schooling, I suspect I may have come around to my love of Shakespeare a lot sooner than I did. Maslen and Schmidt take us through every one of Shakespeare's plays, preferring to present ... Read the complete review
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