TY - BOOK AU - Wells, Stanley AU - Chouhan, Anjna AU - Gillian, Day AU - Farndon, John AU - Kingsley-Smith, Jane AU - Walton, Nick TI - The Shakespeare book T2 - Big ideas simply explained SN - 9781465481245 CY - New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2019. KW - Shakespeare, William KW - Poets KW - Criticism and interpretation KW - 16th century KW - Theater KW - Dramatists KW - READING IN ENGLISH KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc N1 - The freelance writer 1589-1594 -- The Lord Chamberlain's man 1594-1603 -- The King's man 1603-1613 N2 - The Shakespeare Book is the perfect primer to the works of William Shakespeare, packed with witty illustrations and inspirational quotes. Covering every work, from the comedies of Twelfth Night and As You Like It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and less well-known works of poetry. Easy-to-understand graphics and illustrations bring the themes, plots, characters and language of Shakespeare to life. This includes illustrated timelines which offer an at-a-glance summary of the action for each play. 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. Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar or a student of the great Bard, The Shakespeare Book offers a fuller appreciation of his phenomenal talent and lasting legacy. ER -