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**The Essential Shakespearean Companion** is packed with fascinating information about Shakespeare’s life and times. You’ll learn about his family, his marriage, his career in London, and his retirement. You’ll also get a glimpse of the Elizabethan era, a time of great social and political change.
Of course, no discussion of Shakespeare would be complete without a look at his plays and poems. **The Essential Shakespearean Companion** provides detailed analyses of all of Shakespeare’s major works, including Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. You’ll learn about the themes, characters, and language of these timeless masterpieces.
But **The Essential Shakespearean Companion** is more than just a guide to Shakespeare’s work. It also explores his impact on Western culture. You’ll learn about Shakespeare’s influence on literature, music, art, and film. You’ll also discover how Shakespeare’s plays and poems continue to be performed and studied all over the world.
Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or simply a lover of literature, **The Essential Shakespearean Companion** is the perfect resource for you. This comprehensive volume will help you to better understand and appreciate the work of William Shakespeare.
In addition to the chapters on Shakespeare’s life, work, and legacy, **The Essential Shakespearean Companion** also includes a number of helpful appendices. These appendices provide information on Shakespeare’s language, his stagecraft, and his actors. There is also a timeline of Shakespeare’s life and a glossary of Shakespearean terms.
With its wealth of information and its clear and engaging writing style, **The Essential Shakespearean Companion** is the essential guide to William Shakespeare. This comprehensive volume is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn more about the greatest playwright in the English language.
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Language : English
Dimensions : 6 x 9 inches
Pages : 159 pages
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