Who's Who in Shakespeare - Hardcover

Johnson, Hamish; Quennell, Peter

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Synopsis

Who's Who in Shakespeare presents a complete and handy guide to the men and women who throng Shakespeare's plays. It provides:
* detailed biographical information on each leading figure
* analyses of the role and significance of each minor figure
* a reliable guide to the huge Shakespearian canon for student and teacher
* quotations from famous critics
* useful information on some of Shakespeare's sources.
From Antonio to Yorick, Macbeth to Mercutio, this book embraces the breadth and depth of the world's most important playwright.

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About the Author


About the Authors:
The late Peter Quennell is the author of Shakespeare: The Poet and is Background and co-author of A History of English Literature. Hamish Johnson is a lecturer in English at the Open University and co-author of A History of English Literature.

Review

"The entries are succinct, informative, and entirely successful in helping the student of Shakespeare recall who is who in the entire canon of his 39 plays. A handy reference tool that any student of Shakespeare will enjoy using."--Anthony J. Pucci, KLIATT

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