Synopsis
An illustrated collection of poetic excerpts from the plays and sonnets of Shakespeare, following the "seven ages of man" pattern from childhood fantasy to old age.
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William Shakespeare needs no introduction. Suffice it to say that any child or adult touched by his poetry will enjoy its rich rewards and call it to memory all the days of his or her life.
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Grade 4 Up Here we have subliminal Shakespeare. The poetry is embedded in lavish, seductive illustrations that render it almost secondary. Each turn of the page offers a song, a snippet, a part of a speech, or a story from the play represented, and readers rarely see the whole work, the sonnets being the exception. All are surrounded by the DeWitts' lush romantic watercolors. Each painting is a lovingly detailed world of its own, in harmony with the character of the piece represented. At first jarring, the blunt, commonplace features on many of the beings, both human and magical, give them a vitality that draws readers further into their world to look again and find more. The pattern to the presentation is said to be the stages of life, but it's not really an important factor since each page or double-page spread exists on its own. As with other books in the series, this is introduced by a recognized scholar in the field (in this case, A. L. Rowse). Although only a taste of Shakespeare, this irresistible book is its own reason for being. Surely such an hors d'oeuvre will tempt a few to the whole meal. Sally T. Margolis, Town and Country Day School, Kensington, Md.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"These poems and pictures are to be enjoyed together for their own sakes. They also give us a good idea of what William Shakespeare was like, the background of his life, his range of interests, and the sources of his inspiration."
from the Introduction by A.L. Rowse
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