Books in Shakespeare for All series

This handsomely illustrated series presents Shakespeare in such a lively and accessible manner that students and young readers will find themselves wishing to read all his plays. Readers learn to enjoy these immortal works as they follow the story, get to know the characters, and explore the historical background of each play. Packed with color illustrations and portraits of the main characters, and enhanced with quotations, these are eye-opening introductions for students as well as valuable tools for teachers.

This handsomely illustrated series presents Shakespeare in such a lively and accessible manner that students and young readers will find themselves wishing to read all his plays. Readers learn to enjoy these immortal works as they follow the story, get to know the characters, and explore the historical background of each play. Packed with color illustrations and portraits of the main characters, and enhanced with quotations, these are eye-opening introductions for students as well as valuable tools for teachers.

This handsomely illustrated series presents Shakespeare in such a lively and accessible manner that students and young readers will find themselves wishing to read all his plays. Readers learn to enjoy these immortal works as they follow the story, get to know the characters, and explore the historical background of each play. Packed with color illustrations and portraits of the main characters, and enhanced with quotations, these are eye-opening introductions for students as well as valuable tools for teachers.

Shakespeare for Everyone is a wonderful series featuring a lively and stimulating approach to some of the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. These books really bring his works to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the plays in school. Background on how he wrote each play and how it fits into his entire body of work is explored in an introductory chapter. The story of the play is then told in narrative form, and illustrated with specially commissioned dramatic color artwork which emphasizes key plot turns and character traits. The text is supported by quotes from the original plays, plus character profiles that help with understanding the themes of each play. Each title also includes a biography of Shakespeare and historical context. This is an ideal introduction, studying aid, or gift for anyone interested in The Bard.

Shakespeare for Everyone is a wonderful series featuring a lively and stimulating approach to some of the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. These books really bring his works to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the plays in school. Background on how he wrote each play and how it fits into his entire body of work is explored in an introductory chapter. The story of the play is then told in narrative form, and illustrated with specially commissioned dramatic color artwork which emphasizes key plot turns and character traits. The text is supported by quotes from the original plays, plus character profiles that help with understanding the themes of each play. Each title also includes a biography of Shakespeare and historical context. This is an ideal introduction, studying aid, or gift for anyone interested in The Bard.

Who was William Shakespeare? How much do we really know about him, and how much of what is believed is myth? This unique biography takes the reader step-by-step through Shakespeare's life, setting out the evidence and what we can reasonably infer about him. It reminds the reader about the world he lived in, such as that standard spelling of words did not exist in his time, and shows how we must think carefully before applying modern ideas to explain his life.

Printed in an edition limited to 100 copies. Not in Allen Bibliography. Bound in light grey cloth with a panel of black cloth on the back board. The initials "R J" in vermilion on front cover, title in vermilion on spine. Illustrated by Michele Forgeois. Each page is decorated with calligraphic initials or devices printed in the margin, in several different colors. Endpapers are vermilion paper. A very lovely edition of the play in the classic Allen style. 136+ 1 pages. cloth.. 4to..

Shakespeare for Everyone is a wonderful series featuring a lively and stimulating approach to some of the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. These books really bring his works to life for those who are new to Shakespeare or who are studying the plays in school. Background on how he wrote each play and how it fits into his entire body of work is explored in an introductory chapter. The story of the play is then told in narrative form, and illustrated with specially commissioned dramatic color artwork which emphasizes key plot turns and character traits. The text is supported by quotes from the original plays, plus character profiles that help with understanding the themes of each play. Each title also includes a biography of Shakespeare and historical context. This is an ideal introduction, studying aid, or gift for anyone interested in The Bard.