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Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups: Everything You Need To Know About the Bard

by B. Coates
Foley, E. & . Plume. Jun. 2015. 336p. photos. index. ISBN 9780147515360. pap. $16; ebk. ISBN 9780698188204. LIT
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OrangeReviewStarThis fascinating and fun volume delves into all things Shakespeare and will appeal to novices and experts alike. Coauthors Foley and Coates, editors at Penguin Random House UK, who previously collaborated on Homework for Grown-Ups, tackle the Bard and do so in a light, accessible, and engaging manner. Included in this book are synopses of all of Shakespeare's works (As You Like It; Othello) and his life and times (1564–1616), key influences, language and style, controversies, and famous quotations. The authors also include modern-day adaptations of Shakespeare's works and endless related miscellanea. There is even a quiz at the end to test your knowledge.
VERDICT An entertaining and highly informative read, this is essential for students and scholars, theatergoers wanting to familiarize themselves with a particular work, and general readers who are simply curious about one of the most famous and influential playwrights of all time.
Reviewed by Lyndsie Robinson, Milne Lib., SUNY Oneonta , Apr 15, 2015
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