Richard III (Shakespeare for Everyone S.) - Hardcover

Shakespeare, William

9780745151670: Richard III (Shakespeare for Everyone S.)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0745151671 ISBN 13: 9780745151670

Publisher: Cherrytree Books, 1992

This handsomely illustrated series presents Shakespeare in such a lively and accessible manner that students and young readers will find themselves wishing to read all his plays. Readers learn to enjoy these immortal works as they follow the story, get to know the characters, and explore the historical background of each play. Packed with color illustrations and portraits of the main characters, and enhanced with quotations, these are eye-opening introductions for students as well as valuable tools for teachers.

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Synopsis:

Part of a series which reviews the plays of Shakespeare in the context of Shakespeare's life and times. Each play is summarized, using as much of the original text as possible. The main characters are described - their appearance, their personality and their motivation - and the illustrations display the characters in costume to help the reader relate to the times in which the play is set. This particular book looks at the play "Richard III".

About the Author:

Jennifer Mulherin is the author of The Best-Loved Plays of Shakespeare, The Little Book of Christmas, and the Shakespeare for Everyone series.

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