This is actually the perfect study guide to the entire works of Shakespeare, covering everything from the romantic comedy of Romeo and Juliet to the tragedy Macbeth, alongside his Elizabethan history plays, sonnets, and other poems.

With detailed plot summaries and an in-depth analysis from the major characters and themes, that is an excellent, innovative exploration of the complete canon of Shakespeare plays, sonnets and poetry, in the comedies of Twelfth Night time and As YOU PREFER It to the tragedies of Julius Caesar and Hamlet, plus lost plays and lesser known works of poetry.

Filled with witty anecdotes and memorable quotes, The Shakespeare Book, with Roger May’s narration, provides the Bard’s best-loved character types and storylines alive, and explores all of his important themes and much-quoted phrases.

Whether you’re a Shakespeare scholar, a student of the fantastic Bard, or just someone who wants to find out more, The Shakespeare Reserve presents a fuller understanding of his phenomenal talent and the long lasting legacy of his plays and poetry.

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