The Arden Shakespeare Miscellany

Jane Armstrong

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Methuen (UK)
01 July 2011

Shakespeare studies & criticism; Literary reference works

An ideal reference companion for students and enthusiasts of Shakespeare, this informative and entertaining Miscellany gives a wealth of contextual and biographical information to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of his work. There is an entry for every play, summarising its plot and outlining its major characters and themes. Whether you need to know the plot of Cymbeline, the names of characters in As You Like It, or something about the actors Shakespeare wrote for, this book provides the perfect quick reference. If you need to know more about Shakespeare's life and times, details are given of the debates surrounding his identity and appearance, the known and fanciful facts of his life, the theatres in which he worked and the acting companies of which he was a member.

The book is arranged thematically rather than alphabetically, with a full index making it easy to navigate if you want an answer to a particular question, or intriguing just to dip in and out of. The core topics covered are: Theatres and Players; Controversies; Shakespeare the Writer; Facts and Figures; Shakespeare and Language; Afterlife; Chronology of Shakespeare's Plays; A Biographical Chronology.

By: Jane Armstrong
Imprint: Methuen (UK)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781408129104
ISBN 10: 1408129108
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 July 2011
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Life Theatres and Players Controversies Shakespeare the Writer Facts and Figures Shakespeare and Language Afterlife Chronology of Shakespeare's Plays A Biographical Chronology

Jane Armstrong is an experienced publisher and writer who has been associated with the Arden Shakespeare for many years. She is the editor of The Arden Dictionary of Shakespeare Quotations.

Reviews for The Arden Shakespeare Miscellany

'This book is not only an excellent introduction for the novice, but would also make a handsome (and no-doubt well-thumbed) addition to the bookshelf of any Shakespeare enthusiast.' The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, June 2011