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The Shakespeare Handbooks offer a clear, accessible guide to the works of the renowned dramatist. Each volume presents an easy-to-follow plot summary, numerous text quotations with explanations for unfamiliar terms, and insightful commentary from critics, both historical and contemporary. Readers will also discover intriguing facts about Shakespeare, such as his age when writing *The Merry Wives of Windsor*, its unique characteristics among his plays, and notable admirers like a famous author who referred to him as ‘the great master’. The handbooks address questions like the meanings of 'buck-basket' and 'mountain of mummy', the significance of Bucklersbury, and the identity of Sackerson. Perfect for anyone hesitant to delve into Shakespeare, these handbooks serve as an excellent introduction for students, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone eager to explore the greatest plays in English literature. They have received praise for their clarity and usefulness, with comments highlighting their ability to enhance understanding and enjoyment of Shakespeare's works. This makes them a valuable resource for readers at all levels, ensuring that everyone can gain insights from these timeless plays.

Offering a clear and accessible overview of Shakespeare's works, this guide features concise plot summaries, key quotations, and explanations of unfamiliar terms. It also includes insightful commentary from critics and fascinating facts about the plays, such as historical context and notable anecdotes. Ideal for students and theatre enthusiasts, the handbook serves as an excellent introduction for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's enduring influence on literature and drama.

The Shakespeare Handbooks offer a clear and accessible guide to the works of the world’s most renowned dramatist. Each volume features a straightforward plot summary, numerous quotations from the text, and simple explanations of any unfamiliar terms. Additionally, the handbooks include insightful commentary from both historical and contemporary critics. Readers will discover fascinating facts about Shakespeare's life and his plays, such as his age when writing Much Ado About Nothing, the play's initial reception, and the significance of references to the plague. The handbooks also explore intriguing questions, like the meaning behind calling someone ‘an orange,’ the character who ‘murders the English language,’ and the one who speaks the least yet is most discussed. They delve into terms like ‘haggards of the rock’ and ‘scambling,’ as well as the role of a ‘perfumer.’ Perfect for those hesitant about approaching Shakespeare, these handbooks serve as an excellent introduction for students, theatre enthusiasts, and anyone eager to learn more about the greatest plays in English literature. Esteemed figures such as Dame Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh have praised the handbooks for their readability and helpfulness, making them a valuable resource for all readers.

The Shakespeare Handbooks offer a clear and accessible guide to the works of the world’s most celebrated dramatist. Each volume features an easy-to-follow plot description, numerous quotations from the text, and straightforward explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases. Additionally, the handbooks include insightful commentary from both historical and contemporary critics. Readers will discover intriguing facts about Shakespeare, such as his age when writing The Comedy of Errors, the significance of Ephesus, and insights into his perspective on the medical profession. The handbooks also explore the frequency of specific words in the plays and define terms like ‘cates,’ ‘carcanet,’ and ‘gossips’ feast.’ These resources are perfect for anyone hesitant to approach a Shakespeare play, serving as an ideal introduction for students, theatregoers, and anyone interested in the greatest works in the English language. Praise for the handbooks includes comments from notable figures: Dame Judi Dench called them “tremendously useful,” Kenneth Branagh found them “very readable, very helpful,” and Simon Callow noted that they “open the plays up admirably,” making them excellent for readers at all levels.

This edition of Romeo and Juliet is part of the groundbreaking Cambridge School Shakespeare series established by Rex Gibson. Remaining faithful to the series' active approach it treats the play as a script to be acted, explored and enjoyed. As well as the complete script of the play, you will find a variety of classroom-tested activities, an eight-page colour section and a selection of notes including information on characters, performance, history and language.

120p paperback, very good, this copy published in the year 1991 in the series entitled York Notes

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world's most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text - with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases - and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present. The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote Romeo and Juliet? Is it based on a true story? How did the public react to the play when it was first produced? Which image occurs more frequently in this play than in any other by Shakespeare? Why was the plague on Shakespeare's mind when he wrote Romeo and Juliet? And what - or who - is a 'cot-quean'? If you're apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They're ideal for students, theatregoers - in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language. These are a few of the appreciative comments we've received about the Shakespeare Handbooks: "Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare's works" - Dame Judi Dench. "Very readable, very helpful" - Kenneth Branagh. "The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader - everybody will get something from them." - Simon Callow.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world’s most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text – with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases – and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present.The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote As You Like It ? Which character is he thought to have played in his own comedy? Where is the Forest of Arden? What – and when – is ‘the only pretty ring-time’? And who is the stranger carrying a bloodstained handkerchief?If you’re apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They’re ideal for students, theatregoers – in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language.These are a few of the appreciative comments we’ve received about the Shakespeare Handbooks :“Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare’s works” – Dame Judi Dench.“Very readable, very helpful” – Kenneth Branagh.“The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader – everybody will get something from them.” – Simon Callow.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world's most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text - with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases - and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present. The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote Twelfth Night? Where did he get the name of the play's central character, Orsino? Which topics are mentioned more frequently in this play than in any other by Shakespeare? What is an 'ordinary fool'? And why was Twelfth Night not published during Shakespeare's lifetime? If you're apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They're ideal for students, theatregoers - in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language. These are a few of the appreciative comments we've received about the Shakespeare Handbooks "Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare's works" - Dame Judi Dench. "Very readable, very helpful" - Kenneth Branagh. "The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader - everybody will get something from them." - Simon Callow.