The Rough Guide to Shakespeare 2 (Rough Guide Reference)

About this book

The Rough Guide to Shakespeare is the ultimate guide to the life and work of the worlds greatest playwright; William Shakespeare. With full coverage of the 38 Shakespearian plays including a synopsis full character list stage history and a critical essay for each this comprehensive guide is both a quick reference and in-depth background guide for theatergoers students film buffs and lovers of literature alike. The Rough Guide to Shakespeare also explores Shakespeares sonnets and Shakespeares less well-known narrative poems combined with fascinating accounts of Shakespeares life and theatre exploring in colourful detail each plays original performances. This fully updated guide includes a new My Shakespeare chapter with directors & actors including Sir Ian McKellen Christopher Plummer and Zo Wanamaker as well as tips for introducing your children to Shakespeare with recommended graphic novels adaptations and DVDs for all age groups. With up-to-date reviews of the best films and audio recordings from Olivier to Luhrmann and Kosintzev to Kurosawa the Rough Guide to Shakespeare is a celebration of all classic and contemporary Shakespearian productions.