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The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world’s most celebrated dramatist.Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text – with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases – and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present.The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote The Merry Wives of Windsor? How is the play unique amongst Shakespeare’s works? Which famous author, who called Shakespeare ‘the great master’, organised an amateur production of the play? What is a ‘buck-basket’? And a ‘mountain of mummy’? Which German revolutionaries – and which Russian ruler – were great admirers of Merry Wives? Where was Bucklersbury, and why was it famous? When was ‘simple time’? And who was Sackerson?If you’re apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They’re ideal for students, theatregoers – in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language.These are a few of the appreciative comments we’ve received about the Shakespeare “Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare’s works” – Dame Judi Dench.“Very readable, very helpful” – Kenneth Branagh.“The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader – everybody will get something from them.” – Simon Callow.

Offering a clear and accessible overview of Shakespeare's works, this guide features concise plot summaries, key quotations, and explanations of unfamiliar terms. It also includes insightful commentary from critics and fascinating facts about the plays, such as historical context and notable anecdotes. Ideal for students and theatre enthusiasts, the handbook serves as an excellent introduction for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Shakespeare's enduring influence on literature and drama.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world’s most celebrated dramatist.Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text – with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases – and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present.The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote Much Ado About Nothing? How was the play received at the time? What is the significance of references to the plague? What were the ‘bawdy courts’, and why were they relevant to Much Ado About Nothing? Why was it insulting to call someone ‘an orange’? Which character is described by one critic as ‘murdering the English language’? Which character in the play says the least but is talked about the most? What are ‘haggards of the rock’? What is ‘scambling’? And what exactly does a ‘perfumer’ do?If you’re apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They’re ideal for students, theatregoers – in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language.These are a few of the appreciative comments we’ve received about the Shakespeare “Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare’s works” – Dame Judi Dench.“Very readable, very helpful” – Kenneth Branagh.“The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader – everybody will get something from them.” – Simon Callow.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world’s most celebrated dramatist.Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text – with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases – and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present.The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote The Comedy of Errors? What is special about Ephesus, the city in which the play is set? Does the play tell us anything about Shakespeare’s view of the medical profession? Which everyday word is used more frequently in The Comedy of Errors than in any other play by Shakespeare? What are ‘cates’? And a ‘carcanet’? And what is a ‘gossips’ feast’?If you’re apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They’re ideal for students, theatregoers – in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language.These are a few of the appreciative comments we’ve received about the Shakespeare “Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare’s works” – Dame Judi Dench.“Very readable, very helpful” – Kenneth Branagh.“The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader – everybody will get something from them.” – Simon Callow.

Als Quelle diente Shakespeare das epische Gedicht „Romeo und Juliet“, das 1562 erschien. Shakespeare schuf daraus das unsterbliche Liebespaar, dessen Liebe die verfeindeten Elternhäuser Montagnes und Capulets entgegenstanden. Noch heute zieht es Liebespaare aus aller Welt zum Schauplatz der Handlung nach Verona, wo die Szenen spielen, deren Liebesgespräche als die schönsten der Weltliteratur gelten. Das Leseheft umfasst neben dem ungekürzten Text in der Übersetzung August Wilhelm Schlegels (durchgängige Vers-/Zeilenzählung) ein Nachwort sowie Anmerkungen bzw. Wort- und Sacherläuterungen.

Deutsch von Frank GüntherMit einem Essay von Ingeborg Bolz Zwei Paare werden in der 1600 uraufgeführten Komödie Opfer von Intrigen: Graf Claudio gewinnt, trotz seiner Schüchternheit, die Hand von Hero, Tochter des Statthalters von Messina. Fast zerbricht die Liebe des glücklichen Paares jedoch, als die unschuldige Hero von Neidern am Hof der Untreue bezichtigt wird. Den Hauptreiz gewinnt das Stück vor allem durch das zweite Paar: Der Soldat Benedick, ein eingefleischter Frauenverächter, und Beatrice, scharfzüngige Männerhasserin, liefern sich bissige Wortgefechte von sprühendem Sprachwitz. Schließlich werden sie, ebenfalls durch eine Intrige, von der angeblich unsterblichen Zuneigung des jeweils anderen überzeugt – und gestehen sich prompt ihre wahren Gefühle für den nur scheinbar verhaßten anderen ein. Das oft gespielte Stück feierte vor einigen Jahren auch auf der Kinoleinwand große Erfolge: in der Verfilmung von Kenneth Branagh glänzen er selbst und Partnerin Emma Thompson als das haßliebende Paar. Der Band erscheint wie immer in zweisprachiger Ausgabe, deutsch von Frank Günther, und mit einem ausführlichen Anhang.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world's most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text - with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases - and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present. The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote Romeo and Juliet? Is it based on a true story? How did the public react to the play when it was first produced? Which image occurs more frequently in this play than in any other by Shakespeare? Why was the plague on Shakespeare's mind when he wrote Romeo and Juliet? And what - or who - is a 'cot-quean'? If you're apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They're ideal for students, theatregoers - in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language. These are a few of the appreciative comments we've received about the Shakespeare Handbooks: "Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare's works" - Dame Judi Dench. "Very readable, very helpful" - Kenneth Branagh. "The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader - everybody will get something from them." - Simon Callow.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world’s most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text – with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases – and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present.The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote As You Like It ? Which character is he thought to have played in his own comedy? Where is the Forest of Arden? What – and when – is ‘the only pretty ring-time’? And who is the stranger carrying a bloodstained handkerchief?If you’re apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They’re ideal for students, theatregoers – in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language.These are a few of the appreciative comments we’ve received about the Shakespeare Handbooks :“Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare’s works” – Dame Judi Dench.“Very readable, very helpful” – Kenneth Branagh.“The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader – everybody will get something from them.” – Simon Callow.

The Shakespeare Handbooks provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world's most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text - with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases - and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present. The Shakespeare Handbooks include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote Twelfth Night? Where did he get the name of the play's central character, Orsino? Which topics are mentioned more frequently in this play than in any other by Shakespeare? What is an 'ordinary fool'? And why was Twelfth Night not published during Shakespeare's lifetime? If you're apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the Shakespeare Handbooks provide the perfect introduction. They're ideal for students, theatregoers - in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language. These are a few of the appreciative comments we've received about the Shakespeare Handbooks "Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare's works" - Dame Judi Dench. "Very readable, very helpful" - Kenneth Branagh. "The Shakespeare Handbooks open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader - everybody will get something from them." - Simon Callow.