shakespeare, william

"Fifteen-year-old Emma is acting as stage manager for her school's production of Hamlet when she finds herself transported to the original staging of Hamlet in Shakespearean England"--Provided by publisher.

Presents ideas for teaching three Shakespeare plays in the classroom and through performance, with handouts, sample lesson plans, and homework assignments.

Two good friends tell of strange occurrences between themselves and the boys they like during a high school production of "Romeo and Juliet, " which are reminiscent of the magical world of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream.".

A scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's play "King Lear" that includes detailed notes and commentary, an illustrated introduction to the play's historical, cultural, and performance contexts, an in-depth survey of critical approaches to the play, and a bibliography of references and further reading.

A study guide to Henry V, including the text of the play, plot summaries, character notes, activity and discussion ideas, and background information on Shakespeare's life and times.

Since its publication in the late sixteenth century, The Taming of the Shrew has been staged, filmed, and reinterpreted countless times. This beloved Shakespearean comedy is still celebrated today, though unlike the audiences in Shakespeare's time, contemporary audiences share their responses to the play on social media! Reading Shakespeare Today: The Taming of the Shrew provides historical context for the play, reviews the themes and motifs that make it timeless, and investigates how the comedy fits into our modern world.

A tale of magic, power struggles, and intrigue, The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's final plays. Reading Shakespeare Today: The Tempest explores the plot of The Tempest while considering the blend of comedic and tragic elements that make it unique. The book also demonstrates ways that the play continues to be relevant in the internet age.

William Shakespeare wrote Twelfth Night for Epiphany, the twelfth day after Christmas. The comedy features ingenious plot twists, colorful characters, and slapstick humor. Reading Shakespeare Today: Twelfth Night examines each scene of the play, Shakespeare's use of language, modern stagings, and the history behind Twelfth Night to present a comprehensive picture of this classic.

Reading Shakespeare Today: Richard III provides a summary of Shakespeare's famous play about King Richard III's rise to power. In addition to positioning the play in contemporary popular culture, the book includes an in-depth explanation of each scene and a look at the themes of the work.

Of his tragedies, William Shakespeare is best known for plays like Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. Yet literary critics refer to the tragedy Othello as the most modern of the Bard's plays. Othello's treatment of race and gender make the play relatable to contemporary audiences. Reading Shakespeare Today: Othello examines the history, plot, and literary devices of the play. The book presents an in-depth look at this major work while also positioning Othello in our digital age.