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Summarizes the plays, life and legend of Shakespeare in twelve light-hearted pieces with information on his themes, important vocabulary, and definitions as well as information on characters and plot.

Examines the most frequently performed Shakespearean plays scene by scene focusing on the sequence of events, and offers commentary on character, theme, setting, poetry, and stage history.

Presents act-by-act synopses of all Shakespeare's plays, including comedies, histories, and tragedies, each with a listing of characters, and quotations from the texts; and includes background information on the playwright's life, theater, and sources.

Presents an abridged version of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, discussing the play's language, characters, plot, and how to stage a school production.

Provides overviews of early twentieth-century American author F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and literary career, as well as profiles of his five novels that cover their plots, characters, critical reception, themes, symbolism, and theoretical interpretations; also includes a selected bibliography.

A guide to Shakespeare's plays, life, and times.