The Shakespeare Book ( Big Ideas)

This is the perfect study guide to the complete works of Shakespeare covering everything from the romantic comedy of Romeo and Juliet to the tragedy Macbeth alongside his Elizabethan history plays sonnets and other poems With detailed plot summaries and an in-depth analysis of the major characters and themes this is a brilliant innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays sonnets and poetry from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet plus lost plays and lesser known works of poetry. Packed with witty illustrations and memorable quotes The Shakespeare Book brings the Bard's best-loved characters and storylines to life and explores all of his key themes and much-quoted phrases. Easy-to-understand graphics and illustrated timelines also offer an at-a-glance summary of each play. Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar a student of the great Bard or simply someone who wants to learn more The Shakespeare Book offers a fuller appreciation of his phenomenal talent and the lasting legacy of his plays and poetry.|Learn the entire works of one of the greatest writers of the English language in The Shakespeare Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the works of William Shakespeare in this overview guide brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Shakespeare Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Shakespeare with:- Every play and poem from Shakespeare's canon including lost plays and less well-known works of poetry- Packed with facts charts timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Shakespeare Book is the perfect introduction to the entire canon of Shakespeare's plays sonnets and other poetry aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover the complete works like The Comedy of Errors Hamlet Othello King Lear and Macbeth.Your Shakespeare Questions Simply ExplainedThis is a brilliant innovative exploration of the entire canon of Shakespeare plays sonnets and other poetry with detailed plot summaries and a full analysis of the major characters and themes. If you thought it was difficult to learn about the works of one of the greatest writers in the English language The Shakespeare Book presents key information in a simple layout. Every work is covered from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet with easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bringing the themes plots characters and language of Shakespeare to life.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide The Shakespeare Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing making big topics easy to understand.