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Evers, Liz

 
9781606522462: I Used to Know That: Shakespeare: Stuff You Forgot from School
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ISBN 10: 1606522469 ISBN 13: 9781606522462
Editorial: Readers Digest, 2011

Sinopsis

Capturing the unbelievable scope of Shakespeare's influence, this book covers the little-known details of Shakespeare's life along with the surprising legacy of the language and phrases inherited from his works. Organized for easy reference, sections include:

  • Shakespeare's Life Who was this man-the playwright, the lover, the family man?
  • Words and Phrases Owed to Shakespeare Did you know we have Shakespeare to thank for words such as "bandit," "fashionable," and "moonbeam" and the phrases "in my mind's eye," "in my heart of hearts," and "to thine own self be true"?
  • His Theater and Plays Synopses of the most famous of his plays
  • Character Glossary All the most memorable, infamous, and beloved characters from Shakespeare's collective works, including Beatrice, Julius Caesar, Ariel, Falstaff, Cleopatra, Othello, and Horatio
  • Index of Famous Lines "Better a witty fool than a foolish wit" from Twelfth Night and "Tempt not a desperate man" from Romeo and Juliet

    • Whether you're planning an appearance on Jeopardy or simply want to become a more interesting conversationalist, I Used to Know That: Shakespeare will provide you with hours of entertainment.

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    Acerca del autor

    Liz Evers is a writer with a background in communications. Her love affair with Shakespeare began when she first studied Hamlet in secondary school in her native Dublin and continued at university, where she steadily ploughed her way through the Bard's complete works as part of her degree in English Literature. She also has an MA in Film and a Diploma in Journalism. She now lives in London, within dashing distance of the Globe Theatre.

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    Editorial
    Readers Digest
    Año de publicación
    2011
    Idioma
    Inglés
    ISBN 10 
    1606522469
    ISBN 13 
    9781606522462
    Encuadernación
    Tapa dura
    Número de páginas
    175
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