The rough guide to Shakespeare : the plays, the poems, the life /

Dickson, Andrew, 1979-

The rough guide to Shakespeare : the plays, the poems, the life / written by Andrew Dickson ; edited by Joe Staines. - London ; New York : Rough Guides, 2005. - xi, 532 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 517) and index.

Pt. 1. The plays -- pt. 2. The poems -- pt. 3. Contexts.

A comprehensive overview of Shakespeare features full coverage of all 38 plays, each including a synopsis, character list, stage history and a critical essay; guides to recommended texts, critical studies and further reading; reviews of the best films and audio recordings;,information on such topics as swearing in Shakespeare, fools, cross-dressing and the mystery of Shakespeare's lost plays; a detailed look at Shakespeare's poetry; and a full biography of the Bard, including an account of how the plays were originally performed.

1843535181 (pbk.)

2005279420

GBA507373 bnb

013093158 Uk


Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Bibliography.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Stories, plots, etc.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Stage history.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Film adaptations.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Manuales, etc.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Biografía.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Historias, argumentos.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Bosquejos, programas de estudios.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Historia Etapa.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Adaptaciones cinematográficas.

PR 2987 / D554r 2005

822.33