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by Brandon Toropov; Joe Lee (Illustrator)

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Despite the reshifting of values that has affected every aspect of life in the 21st century, William Shakespeare still stands as the greatest writer the English language has ever produced. Even so, many people have never read him. If you have never read "the Bard"--or if you've tried and given up in frustration--you need Shakespeare For Beginners.

Author Brandon Toropov opens with the observation that Shakespeare's genius is not in his (or England's) history, it's in his words, most notably, his plays--in his brilliant stories, unforgettable characters, and the impossible beauty of his language. So, Shakespeare For Beginners skips the historical foreplay and goes straight to Shakespeare's plays. The book offers clear, concise descriptions and plot summaries of each play; it lists key phrases and important themes, explains the main ideas behind each work and features excerpt of important passages (with explanatory notes on tough words.) And it is the only 'entry level' book available outside Great Britain that covers all of Shakespeare's plays.

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  • Title Shakespeare for Beginners
  • Author Brandon Toropov; Joe Lee (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition THEA
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher For Beginners
  • Publication date 2008-06-17
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781934389294 / 1934389293
  • Weight 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.98 x 6.04 x 0.59 in (22.81 x 15.34 x 1.50 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Category Plays / Drama
  • Library of Congress subjects Shakespeare, William, Shakespeare, William - Study and teaching
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009291189
  • Dewey Decimal Code 822.33

About the author

Brandon Toropov is a playwright, author, and confirmed Shakespeare fanatic who lives in Massachusetts. His plays include "Seven Affidavits on Authority", produced in Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, in 2000; "An Undivided Heart", workshopped at the National Playwrights Conference in 1994; and "The Job Search", produced at the Manhattan Punch Line in 1987. As an actor, he has performed in productions or adaptations of "The Tempest", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", and "Macbeth". He has authored over a dozen books on popular culture, business, and religion, including Who Was Eleanor Rigby?, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Urban Legends, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Koran.
Joe Lee is an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and clown. With a degree from Indiana University centering on Medieval History, Joe is also a graduate of Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey's Clown College and the author and illustrator of Greek Mythology For Beginners and Dante For Beginners. Visit him at joeleeillustrator.com
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