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The Shakespeare Codex - (Modern Plays) by  Terry Pratchett (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Shakespeare Codex - (Modern Plays) by Terry Pratchett (Paperback)

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  • Based loosely on The Science of Discworld II: the Globe, Lords & Ladies, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Shakespeare Codex is a new Discworld stage adaptation written to commemorate Terry Pratchett's life and works.
  • About the Author: Sir Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983.
  • 80 Pages
  • Drama, European
  • Series Name: Modern Plays

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Based loosely on The Science of Discworld II: the Globe, Lords & Ladies, and A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Shakespeare Codex is a new Discworld stage adaptation written to commemorate Terry Pratchett's life and works.

Discworld's motley band of characters team up and stop the elves taking over our world, make Shakespeare write A Midsummer Night's Dream ... and ensure the potato is discovered! Featuring Ridcully, Rincewind, Granny Weatherwax, Angua, Vetinari, Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth I (and the Earl of Oxford), this is an unmissable new adventure for Discworld fans.



About the Author



Sir Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, the first of which, The Colour of Magic, was published in 1983. In all, he was the author of 50 bestselling books. His novels have been widely adapted for stage and screen, and he was the winner of multiple prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, as well as being awarded a knighthood for services to literature. Worldwide sales of his books now stand at 70 million, and they have been translated into 37 languages. Sir Terry Pratchett died on 12th March 2015.

Stephen Briggs is a British writer of subsidiary works and merchandise surrounding Terry Pratchett's comic fantasy Discworld. He has co-designed many of the Discworld maps and has adapted over 20 Pratchett novels for the amateur stage. In 2004, he received an Audie Award for his audiobook recording of Monstrous Regiment.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Drama
Sub-Genre: European
Series Title: Modern Plays
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Format: Paperback
Author: Terry Pratchett
Language: English
Street Date: April 22, 2021
TCIN: 90831090
UPC: 9781350244979
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-6302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: Characters include Ridcully, Rincewind, Granny Weatherwax, Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth I.

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Q: Who is the author of The Shakespeare Codex?

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Q: What inspired the writing of The Shakespeare Codex?

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  • A: It is loosely based on ideas from The Science of Discworld II: the Globe and elements from Shakespeare's works.

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Q: What is the main theme of The Shakespeare Codex?

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  • A: The main theme involves a playful adaptation where Discworld characters interact with Shakespeare and prevent elves from taking over.

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Q: What kind of book is The Shakespeare Codex?

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  • A: It is a drama book that is part of the Modern Plays series focused on European themes.

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