 |
|
|
Item Details
| Title:
|
SHAKESPEARE: THE HISTORIES
|
| By: |
John Blades |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
|
£24.99 |
| Our price: |
£23.74 |
| Discount: |
|
| You save:
|
£1.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
| ISBN 10: |
0230299598 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780230299597 |
| Availability: |
Last available stock.
 Delivery
rates
|
| Stock: |
Currently 1item in stock |
| Publisher: |
PALGRAVE MACMILLAN |
| Pub. date: |
30 October, 2013 |
| Series: |
Analysing Texts |
| Pages: |
280 |
| Description: |
This essential study takes a fresh look at four of Shakespeare's major History plays. Part I uses carefully selected short extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines the historical and literary contexts and key criticism. The volume is an ideal introductory guide for those who are studying the Histories for the first time. |
| Synopsis: |
The History plays established Shakespeare's reputation as an enormously popular and dramatic storyteller, demonstrating his skill in drawing such astonishing characters as Richard III and Sir John Falstaff. Featuring detailed analyses of extracts, John Blades guides the student through four of Shakespeare's most compelling Histories.Part I of this stimulating study:* provides clear and engaging close readings of passages from Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 & 2, and Richard III* examines major themes, characters, language and Shakespeare's dramatic techniques* offers suggestions for further work and summarizes the methods of analysis.Part II supplies essential background material, including:* a detailed survey of Shakespeare's literary and historical contexts* samples of criticism from leading scholars.With a helpful Glossary and Further Reading section, this lucid study is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore the remarkable writing of Shakespeare's History plays for themselves. |
| Illustrations: |
280 p. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Palgrave Macmillan |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Little Worried Caterpillar (PB)
Little Green knows she''s about to make a big change - transformingfrom a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERYexcited! But Little Green is VERY worried. What if being a butterflyisn''t as brilliant as everyone says?Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a littlehelp from her friends.
|
|
All the Things We Carry PB
What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you''ve made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the preciousthings we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warmhug of a picture book.
|
|
|
|