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Shakespeare for Beginners

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Despite the reshifting of values that has affected every aspect of life in the 21st century, William Shakespeare still stands as the greatest writer the English language has ever produced. Even so, many people have never read him. If you have never read “the Bard”–or if you’ve tried and given up in frustration–you need Shakespeare For Beginners.

Author:

Brandon Toropov

The Young Person's Guide to Shakespeare

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Who was Shakespeare, and why has his work remained so compelling to us for so many centuries? With conversational text, informative sidebars, and full-color photographs, The Young Person’s Guide to Shakespeare makes Shakespeare’s life and work accessible to young readers.

Author:

Anita Ganeri

The World of Shakespeare

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This is an introduction to the life and work of William Shakespeare. The book covers every aspect of the genius of Shakespeare, revealing the world he lived in, examining his controversial life, exploring his rich and varied works, and meeting his fascinating characters. A description is given of how Shakespeare's plays were performed when he was alive, and a look behind the scenes is given as a modern drama company prepares to stage a new production. A reference section contains plot summaries, glossaries and a Shakespeare quiz.

Author:

Anna Claybourne and Rebecca Treays

High Fashion in Shakespeare's Time

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Each of these three books describes the clothes of a set of fashionable people who were especially interested in what they wore. They combine historical accuracy with the fictional journals of the characters, thus giving insights into the social life and behavior of the different periods. Each book includes four pull-up scenes to cut out and make and which show some costumes in three dimensions. Each book also includes a carefully researched glossary of useful terms.

Author:

Andrew Brownfoot

Creating with Shakespeare

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This 174-page illustrated paperback titled Creating with Shakespeare is filled with creative activities which senior high teachers can use to introduce students to Shakespeare's language, themes, plays, and sonnets. (Junior high teachers would also find it helpful.) The activities are set up to encourage self-exploration and creative involvement in finding personal meaning from Shakespeare's work in today's world.

Author:

Robert Livesey

Shakespeare's Theater

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A thumbnail history of the English theater, from its ancient and medieval predecessors to its suppression by the Puritans. Using the familiar one-topic-per-spread format, this tracks theater's checkered history as it slowly developed from a religious teaching tool to secular entertainment. Morley (Entertainment, not reviewed, etc.) mixes fictional and historical characters to portray a player's often hand-to-mouth life.

Author:

Jacqueline Morley

Medieval Knights

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Colorful illustrations complete with plastic overlays explore the armor, weaponry, and war-horses used by knights during the medieval period, as well as the code of chivalry, the crusades, and other important aspects of life in the Middle Ages."

Author:

David Nicolle

Women in Medieval Times

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The Other Half of History explores an aspect of history that is often overlooked - the history of women.

Author:

Fiona MacDonald

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IG990L

The Middle Ages: A Watts Guide for Children

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A guide to the Middle Ages, discussing events, people, and practices around the world from 500 to 1500.

Author:

William Chester Jordan (Editor)

The Middle Ages: A Watts Guide for Children

The Middle Ages: An Illustrated History

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A brisk narrative of battles and plagues, monastic orders, heroic women, and knights-errant, barbaric tortures and tender romance, intrigue, scandals, and conquest, The Middle Ages: An Illustrated History mixes a spirited and entertaining writing style with exquisite, thorough scholarship. Barbara A. Hanawalt, a renowned medievalist, launches her story with the often violent amalgamation of Roman, Christian, and Germanic cultures following the destruction and pillaging of the crown jewel of the Roman Empire, the great city of Rome.

Author:

Barbara A. Hanawalt

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1180L

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