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The Friendly Shakespeare - by Norrie Epstein (Paperback)

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  • "Brings the Bard to the masses, makes his plays accessible, and, well, provides fun for the reader.
  • 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.
  • 576 Pages
  • Drama, Shakespeare

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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.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.84 Inches (H) x 6.24 Inches (W) x 1.49 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.54 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 576
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: Shakespeare
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Norrie Epstein
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 1994
TCIN: 93117322
UPC: 9780140138863
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-1576
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.49 inches length x 6.24 inches width x 8.84 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.54 pounds
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