Books with title All the World's a Stage

More than 400 years ago, English playwright William Shakespeare wrote about the "Seven Ages of Man"—the changing roles we play on the stage of life before taking our final curtain call. This collection of 21 poems, compiled by Lee Bennett Hopkins, explores those 7 ages, offering voices and perspectives that are as varied as they are sage. From a Nigerian lullaby to the verses of such contemporary poets as Janet S. Wong, these poems—paired with masterful artwork by Guy Billout—laugh, cry, and sing to celebrate the theater of human existence.

This is young William, His mind all ablaze, Who stays up all night Writing poems and plays.And this is a book, unforgettable and wise, that applauds inspiration, creation, story, and the world and works of William Shakespeare.Illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel, All the World's a Stage pays tribute to the act of turning words into art.

Shakespeare's world comes alive in the elaborate pop-up illustrations and fascinating text of this historically accurate portrait of the world's most famous dramatist. All the World's a Stage invites readers to step inside the life of 16th-century England's most luminous playwright and to discover how he got his start in the theater, how he came to London and later escaped the spreading plague, and how he evolved from an actor into the house playwright of the famous Globe Theater. Shakespeare is everywhere these days-from hit movies to best-selling scholarly studies-and this entertaining look at his life offers a perfect way for readers of any age to get better acquainted with the master of the Elizabethan stage.

Watch your children quote Shakespeare effortlessly through the joyful rereading of this short book! “All the World’s A Stage” is one of the most quoted passages written by the great playwright, William Shakespeare. Familiarize children with this timeless monologue through repeat readings and memorable illustrations. The book brings the reader through a time-lapsed view of the “seven stages” of a very relatable brown bear’s life.

This is young William, His mind all ablaze, Who stays up all night Writing poems and plays.And this is a book, unforgettable and wise, that applauds inspiration, creation, story, and the world and works of William Shakespeare.Illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel, All the World's a Stage pays tribute to the act of turning words into art.

In these twelve plays of emotional twists & turns Lawrence F Schwabacher, a unique new voice for the theatre world, takes the actor of any age through the drama that is the lives of everyday people. Performers will find in these pages rich material with which to practice the craft of acting. At once hilarious and profound, All The World's A Stage will hone the career of the working artist while ensuring the skill and depth shines through.

Watch your children quote Shakespeare effortlessly through the joyful rereading of this short book! “All the World’s A Stage” is one of the most quoted passages written by the great playwright, William Shakespeare. Familiarize children with this timeless monologue through repeat readings and memorable illustrations. The book brings the reader through a time-lapsed view of the “seven stages” of a very relatable brown bear’s life.

This is young William, His mind all ablaze, Who stays up all night Writing poems and plays. And this is a book, unforgettable and wise, that applauds inspiration, creation, story, and the world and works of William Shakespeare. Illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Anita Lobel, All the World's a Stage pays tribute to the act of turning words into art.

After his younger sister is killed in a tragic accident, William Palmer's family flees their quiet Warwickshire village for the bustling metropolis of Elizabethan London. The deaths of his parents and the marriage of his remaining sister soon separate William from his family. Taken on by a company of actors in an era where women are forbidden onstage, William makes a good living playing the parts of young girls and beautiful maidens. As he gets older, William finds himself growing out of the female stage parts, even as he develops a less than strictly professional interest in his co-star, Jack Hawkins. The course of true love never did run smooth, and William soon finds himself torn between Jack, the return of an elder sister who needs his help, and the mysterious and intriguing son of the company's patron, Lord Evering.

All the World's a Stage - Vol. I is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1879. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

The magic of The Tempest captivates 11-year old Will Shakespeare when he meets the colorful theatrical impresario Prospero in a quest to find four enchanted stones (including the illusive Holy Grail) needed to destroy the witch, Sycorax. Betts, Will's spunky friend, joins him in the hunt that leads to murder within the ancient monastery of the Knights Templar. While Will grapples with sorcery and ghostly apparitions, he also must confront the intrigues in the English court ruled by the iron-willed Elizabeth. In addition, Will’s tortured relationship with his father sends Will on an emotional ride and disaster looms when the Queen labels his father a traitor. Themes from A Midsummer-Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet weave into the plot, as do memorable historical people such as the alchemist Leonardo da Vinci. With courage and determination, Will fights against the forces of evil that threaten him and those he loves. Through it all, the poet within Will sustains him on this adventure of magic and mystery.