The Friendly Shakespeare - by Norrie Epstein (Paperback)

About the Book

This lively reference book will delight anyone who's ever shuddered at a soliloquy or nodded off at the moment an actor said "doth". Crammed full of solid--but never simplistic--information, this browsing compendium includes the major plays, along with illustrations, sidebars, and photos that make learning about Shakespeare fun.

Book Synopsis

"Brings the Bard to the masses, makes his plays accessible, and, well, provides fun for the reader."--The New York Times

An introduction to Shakespeare for everyone

Dorrie Greenspan provides a delightful guide to the history and work of Shakespeare in a lively, entertaining voice. Providing "a browsing compendium that will educate and entertain students, teachers, actors and theatergoers " (Publishers Weekly).

Review Quotes

"Brings the Bard to the masses, makes his plays accessible, and, well, provides fun for the reader."--The New York Times

"A browsing compendium that will educate and entertain students, teachers, actors and theatergoers." -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Norrie Epstein has lectured extensively at the University of California, as well as the University of Rochester and Goucher College, covering almost every literary figure including, of course, Charles Dickens. She is the author of The Friendly Shakespeare.