Incomplete Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing - Rilegato

Crace, John; Sutherland, John

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0857524275 ISBN 13: 9780857524270

Casa editrice: Doubleday, 2016

Riassunto

Benedick: I am man enough to say that I love thee. Is that not strange?
Beatrice: Not really...
Benedick: By my sword, Beatrice thou lovest me.
Beatrice: Get over yourself

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, this is the third of a new collection of the Bard's greatest plays, digested to a few thousand words with invaluable side notes from John Sutherland. Funny and incredibly clever, these parodies are a joy for those who know their Shakespeare, perfect for the theatre goer needing a quick recap, and a massive relief for those just desperate to pass their English exam.

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Recensione:

"Perfect for anyone who struggles to understand Shakespeare... hilarious and informative, they really bring Shakespeare to life" (Reality's a Bore)

"What finer way to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death than a series of witty modern reworkings...Shakespeare reduced to 100 pages of pithy pentameter with smart side notes." (Evening Standard)

"Witty, fresh takes on Shakespeare" (The Times)

"Hilarious - and all the better for those of us who know our Shakespeare back to front" (Harriet Walter)

"Shrewd interpretations of the Bard; funny footnotes too." (Hugh Bonneville)

Descrizione del libro:

John Crace, creator of the Guardian's 'Digested Read' column, parodies Much Ado About Nothing in a brilliantly funny reduced form, with Professor John Sutherland providing notes.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Doubleday
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0857524275
• ISBN 13: 9780857524270
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160