Name: The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Retold
SKU: 54866406
Price: 21.03 EUR
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9781914927201

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The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Retold

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

James Anthony

Publisher

Redbrick Books

Language

English

Pages

210

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6x14x1.1 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN13

9781914927201

Synopsis "The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare Retold "

Tackling The Merchant of Venice? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare's tale of love and revenge. Does Shakespeare's 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of The Merchant of Venice via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at this formidable text.In this book, you'll discover: What each line of the complete original text means via a retelling printed directly below it.The precise meaning of each character motive, plot twist, convoluted phrase and befuddling reference.The rhythm and pacing Shakespeare uses to drive this classic story forward.How to form your own views by understanding the hidden subtleties of Shakespeare's verse.How to sail through exams by quickly and easily transforming your knowledge of the text.Buy this Shakespeare Retold book today and enjoy The Merchant of Venice as you quickly learn this timeless masterpiece!PRAISE FOR SHAKESPEARE RETOLD"Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight." - STEPHEN FRY"Tackling Hamlet for The Royal Shakespeare Company is arguably the most daunting role for any actor. For me, learning the words was the easy part; interpreting the nuances of the language and breathing life into the performance was brutally tough. James Anthony's Shakespeare, Retold would have helped me immensely. For every line, I'd have had a lyrically identical modern-day translation that I precisely understood, helping reveal the emphasis and punch of each moment of my stage performance. Every actor would benefit from this compelling translation." - PAAPA ESSIEDU

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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