Essential Shakespeare handbook
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New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
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Book
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480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781465402264 (pbk.), 1465402268 (pbk.)

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General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
For each of Shakespeare's plays, provides an introduction, list of characters, plot summary, notes on reading the play, and notes on seeing the play. Also includes an introduction to Shakespeare and his time; a genre overview for each of the four types of play--history, comedy, tragedy, and romance; and overviews of selected non-dramatic poems.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Dunton-Downer, L., & Riding, A. (2013). Essential Shakespeare handbook. New York, New York, DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Dunton-Downer, Leslie and Alan Riding. 2013. Essential Shakespeare Handbook. New York, New York, DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Dunton-Downer, Leslie and Alan Riding, Essential Shakespeare Handbook. New York, New York, DK Publishing, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Dunton-Downer, Leslie and Alan Riding. Essential Shakespeare Handbook. New York, New York, DK Publishing, 2013.

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