He was not of an age but for all time! were the prophetic words of Ben Jonson in his dedicatory poem prefacing the 1623 collection of Shakespeare's comedies histories & tragedies which is commonly referred to by modern scholars as the First Folio Time has thus far supported Jonson's bold assertion No writer before or since has equalled the Bard of Avon's prodigious achievement Today his plays are performed all over the world in almost every language
- the sun never sets on the works of Shakespeare Throughout the English-speaking world the language of Shakespeare has become an integral part of everyday discourse but many of those who use it are probably unaware of its source In the section entitled '"ations from Shakespeare in Everyday Use' there are a number of examples of phrases & expressions still widely current in the twenty-first century In the mid-1850s Howard Staunton
- better known as a chess master
- obtained a contract from the publisher George Routledge to oversee the preparation of an edition of the complete works of Shakespeare To enhance this project Staunton commissioned John Gilbert to produce a series of illustrations many of which are used in this volume Over the years the original version has often been reprinted always with monochrome illustrations It is therefore with the greatest pleasure that Worth Press is able to present to readers this new edition offering all the illustrations in full colour


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The life of William Shakespeare is vividly depicted from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 childhood & schooldays through apprenticeship at his father' s glove-making shop his marriage to Anne Hathaway & then the move to London
- where Will hones his skills as an actor-playwright for The Lord Chamberlain' s Men When the newly-built Globe Theatre opens in 1599 Will Shakespeare is a key member of the company & many of Shakespeare' s most famous plays are first performed here By his death in 1616 William Shakespeare is acknowledged as the master playwright of his age
- & ever since as one of the greatest writers of all time With lively graphic-novel descriptions of many of Shakespeare' s most famous plays including A Midsummer Night' s Dream The Merchant of Venice Romeo & Juliet Twelfth Night Henry V Hamlet Macbeth Othello & The Tempest & drawing on the latest biographical research this is the perfect introduction for children to the life & works of William Shakespeare

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William dreams of acting & writing plays This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford to the great playhouses of London where his talent takes the city by storm The life of Britain's most famous playwright told for children ready to tackle longer & more complex books ...

May the verse be with you! Inspired by one of the greatest creative minds in the English language
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The highly-anticipated second installment in the to the New York Times best-selling series WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S STAR WARS The best-selling William Shakespeare's Star Wars strikes back with all-new all-Elizabethan officially-licensed retellings of Episode V Return to the star-crossed galaxy far far away as the brooding young hero power-mad emperor & jesting droids match wits struggle for power & soliloquize in elegant & impeccable iambic pentameter Illustrated with beautifully intricate Renaissance-style artwork the saga of swashbuckling swordfighting & romance unfolds like you've never read it before ...

As the noble Resistance clashes with the vile First Order Rey Finn Poe Dameron Kylo Ren & BB-8 are pulled into a galaxy-wide drama in iambic pentameter Star Wars fans & Shakespeare enthusiasts alike will enjoy the authentic meter the reimagined movie scenes & dialog woodcut-style illustrations & hidden Easter eggs throughout Chewbacca speaks! Supreme Leader Snoke gives a soliloquy! & the romance of Han Solo & Leia Organa takes a tragic turn that Shakespeare would approve of Fun funny & true to the spirit of Lucas films The story may take place in a galaxy far far away but you ll be convinced it was written by the Bard ...

William Shakespeare Complete Plays collects all thirty-seven of the immortal Bard's comedies tragedies & historical plays In this volume all of Shakespeare's memorable characters
- star-crossed lovers majestic monarchs wise fools lovable rogues treacherous villains conflicted heroes cagey heroines & creatures magical & mythic
- strut & fret their hour upon the stage These characters & the roles they play have influenced virtually all literature written since For readers who appreciate the emotional power of the written word the heights of humour & the depths of drama that can be encompassed by a single type of literature William Shakespeare Complete Plays is an indispensable collection of timeless masterpieces

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Oversized mini book packed with witty summaries of the plays of William Shakespeare a man widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language A Midsummer Night's Dream Romeo & Juliet Henry V & all of the Shakespearan classics are efficiently organized into comedies tragedies & histories This compact tome is perfect for either digesting small bites of information or devouring in one sitting It features synopses character profiles & illustrations certain to entertain both novices & Shakespeare lovers alike ...

The second Oxford edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works reconsiders every detail of their text & presentation in the light of modern scholarship The nature & authority of the early documents are re-examined & the canon & chronological order of composition freshly established Spelling & punctuation are modernized & there is a brief introduction to each work as well as an illuminating & informative General Introduction Included here for the first time is the play The Reign of King Edward the Third as well as the full text of Sir Thomas More This new edition also features an essay on Shakespeare's language by David Crystal & a bibliography of foundational works ...