Dear Reader, When I was in eighth grade, my English teacher had us read Much Ado About Nothing. A traveling troupe of players was coming to my hometown to perform it and she wanted us to be very familiar with the play by the time we saw it. We didn't just read it silently, we read it aloud, we performed it, we discussed it, we picked it apart, and we put it back together again. That experience opened doors for me, because "Shakespeare" was no longer a confusing jumble of antique words. Shakespeare turned out to be a complex, insightful playwright whom I could understand and relate to, at the age of 13. This book is an overview of Shakespeare's work with a heavy emphasis on acting and getting involved in the material. You'll learn about Shakespeare's life and the times he lived in, and... Less

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Why do Shakespeare and the English Bible seem to have an inherent relationship with each other? How have these two monumental traditions in the history of the book functioned as mutually reinforcing sources of cultural authority? How do material books and related reading practices serve as specific sites of intersection between these two textual traditions? This collection makes a significant intervention in our understanding of Shakespeare, the Bible, and the role of textual materiality in the construction of cultural authority. Departing from conventional source study, it questions the often naturalized links between the Shakespearean and biblical corpora, examining instead the historically contingent ways these links have been forged. The volume brings together leading scholars in... Less

Although William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, he traditionally receives little notice in studies of children's literature. However, there is a fascinating relationship between Shakespeare and children's interests, and the Bard's works have been successfully adapted for children's use over several centuries. This book continues and parallels the author's previous study, Chaucer as Children's Literature, as part of a greater endeavor to evaluate the significance of traditional literature retold as children's literature in modern English studies. It examines the ways in which William Shakespeare's stories have been adapted for children, particularly in Mary and Charles Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, which was almost immediately recognized... Less

Loving Will Shakespeare is the tale of Agnes Anne Hathaway. There are few details known about the girl who - though eight years his senior - would eventually become wife to the Bard....

Designed to resemble antique books with fading cover art and tinted pages, these decorative boxes will provide you with unending style as well as clever storage space. Open each to reveal a small space that is perfect for remote controls, writing utensils or whatever else you would like to keep close at hand. Add distinguished sophistication to your home office, bed-side table or living room decor. Measures L: 10.5"x7"x3", S: 8"x5"x2". Set of two.

While vast amounts have been written about the publication of the Shakespeare First Folio, this volume breaks new ground in its account of the price and sales history of the books, placing this in the context both of Shakespeare's standing and of the contemporary world of antiquarian book sales. It charts the number and distribution of copies at the beginning and end of the twentieth century, surveys the nineteen facsimile editions since 1807, and assesses earlier listings of the work since 1824, including Sidney Lee's Census (1902). It also indicates the history of the volumes' ownership-- ranging from country parson to President of Standard Oil.

Free Worldwide Delivery : RSC Shakespeare : Hardback : Palgrave MacMillan : 9780230003514 : 0230003516 : 22 Jun 2007 : This limited print-run Collector's edition of the Complete Works of Shakespeare was developed in partnership with The Royal Shakespeare Company and is edited by two of the world's leading Shakespeare scholars. Richly illustrated and bound in soft brown leather with gold lettering and ribbon markers, it is delivered tissue wrapped in a gift box.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Shakespeare, the Bible, and the Form of the Book: Contested Scriptures Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Why do Shakespeare and the English Bible seem to have an inherent relationship with each other? How have these two monumental traditions in the history of the book functioned as mutually reinforcing sources of cultural authority? How do material books and related reading practices serve as specific sites of i

(23 Songs to Texts by William Shakespeare). By Various. Edited by Amy Woolfenden. Voice and Piano. Boosey & Hawkes Voice. 97 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060104657. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Free Worldwide Delivery : The RSC Shakespeare : Paperback : Palgrave MacMillan : 9780230200951 : 0230200958 : 21 Apr 2008 : Illustrated with photographs of performances chosen by RSC Directors, tis title features on-page notes which explain words and phrases unfamiliar to a modern audience. It is suitable for undergraduates or A-level students of Literature or Drama; lecturers or teachers of Literature or Drama.

"Shakespeare adaptation and adaptation theory is an active and influential area of Canadian Shakespeare studies.... Canadian adaptations of the Bard may typically be affectionate; by and large (and is this not obvious?) we seem to really like Shakespeare. As a Canadianist who wandered into Shakespeare Studies via Canlit, I am grateful for what Canadian writers and dramaturges have been doing with Shakespeare..., I am equally grateful for those things that Shakespeare has been doing with us."---from the Introduction by Susan KnutsonCritical Perspectives on Canadian Theatre in English sets out to make the best critical and scholarly work in the field readily available. The series publishes the work of scholars and crities who have traced the coming-into-promin ence of a vibrant theatrical... Less

Creating a rough, weathered look and feel, this beautiful 4 1/2" by 6 1/2"journal is bound in antiqued leather that takes on a wrinkled and faded appearance that gives the impression of an old, aged book. This provides you with the perfect setting to create your own book of shadows, book of spellcraft, dream diary, other such book of occult wisdom, or even just a simple journal. Hand stitched and wrapped in leather cord that winds around itself to bind the cover closed, the book begs you to write within its pages every time you glance at it. Within this fantastic exterior you will find blank pages that are completely chemical and acid free, and indeed are not even made of tree-pulp! Each page is made from cotton scraps found at the floor of garment factories and recycled biomass, such as... Less

John Barton is Advisory Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company and has directed some of the greatest Shakespeare productions of our time. His book, Playing Shakespeare, is a transcript of his televised workshops with some of our finest Shakespearean actors: Peggy Ashcroft, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, Patrick Stewart and David Suchet. This new edition contains a DVD with 80 minutes of video featuring John Barton in conversation with Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Jane Lapotaire discussing changes in approaches to Shakespeare's text since the book first published. This edition also features a foreword by Michael Boyd.This is a highly readable approach to understanding Shakespeare's text and unlocking the hidden stage directions and actors clues that reside in... Less

A portrait of a year in the life of the bard traces his career in 1599, which marked the building of the Globe Theater, the English invasion of Ireland, and the creation of the plays "Henry V," "Julius Caesar," "As You Like It," and "Hamlet."

A fabulous way to experience twenty of Shakespeare' s thirty-seven plays, this retelling of the stories...

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The New Hudson Shakespeare; Julius C Sar by Ebenezer Char Black Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Hamlet (Legendary character); Kings and rulers; Murder victims #039; families; Fathers; Revenge; Princes; Denmark; Publis

Free Worldwide Delivery : Playing Shakespeare : Mixed media product : A & C Black Publishers Ltd : 9780713687736 : 0713687738 : 15 Mar 2011 : A classic work for actors and students on understanding and playing Shakespeare. In the first half of the book, Barton attempts an objective analysis of how Shakespeare's text actually works; in the second half he concentrates on the more subjective areas such as irony and ambiguity, passion and coolness.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Shakespeare Phrase Book Part Two by John Bartlett Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving,

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Free Worldwide Delivery : The RSC Shakespeare : Hardback : Palgrave MacMillan : 9780230003507 : 0230003508 : 19 Apr 2007 : Illustrated with photographs of performances chosen by RSC Directors, tis title features on-page notes which explain words and phrases unfamiliar to a modern audience. It is suitable for undergraduates or A-level students of Literature or Drama; lecturers or teachers of Literature or Drama.

These book supports are made of heavy duty steel to provide strength for heavy books. Smooth rounded edges means no sharp corners to damage book. Super tough textured finish will not chip, fade, or scratch. Cork base keeps book supports from slipping and protects your shelves from scratches and abrasion.

These book supports are made of heavy duty steel to provide strength for heavy books. Smooth rounded edges means no sharp corners to damage book. Super tough textured finish will not chip, fade, or scratch. Cork base keeps book supports from slipping and protects your shelves from scratches and abrasion.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Shakespeare Club Cook Book Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Details ISBN 1443789127 ISBN-13 9781443789127 Title Shakespeare Club Cook Book Format Paperbac