Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Wendy Greenhill,Wendy Greenhill Discusses the historical background, plot, characters, and specific productions of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Suggested level: secondary. OL11858030W
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Wendy Greenhill A synopsis of the plot and analysis of the characters in Romeo & Juliet, an exploration of possible sources of inspiration, and a history of the play's production. OL18177887W
Shakespeare's theater Shakespeare's theater Wendy Greenhill Describes the theaters of Shakespeare's time and indicates the topics of theater at royal courts, how plays were staged, and early acting techniques. OL19240442W
Shakespeare Shakespeare Wendy Greenhill Presents the life of William Shakespeare, describing his early years, his development as a poet and playwright, and the historical context in which he lived and worked. OL19596272W
The merchant of Venice The merchant of Venice Paul Wignall,Wendy Greenhill This book gives the historical background to the play, the story of the play and the ideas of the actors, designers and directors who have worked on the play. OL21178290W
Shakespeare's players Shakespeare's players Paul Wignall,Wendy Greenhill This book tells about the actors who performed in Shakespeare's time - Styles of acting - The Master of the Revels - The Lord Chamberlain's Men - The Boy Players - Richard Tarlton - William Kemp - Ro… OL21179492W
Shakespeare's theater Shakespeare's theater Paul Wignall,Wendy Greenhill Describes the theaters of Shakespeare's time and indicates the topics of theater at royal courts, how plays were staged, and early acting techniques. OL23990692W
Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Paul Wignall,Wendy Greenhill A synopsis of the plot and analysis of the characters in Romeo & Juliet, an exploration of possible sources of inspiration, and a history of the play's production. OL23990693W
Macbeth Macbeth Paul Wignall,Wendy Greenhill Introduces Shakespeare's play Macbeth, discussing plot and characters, possible sources of inspiration for the play, the history of early performances, and how the productions have evolved over the y… OL23990694W
Julius Caesar Julius Caesar Wendy Greenhill Provides an introduction to Shakespeare's plays and theatre - Historical background - The story of the play - The ideas of actors, directors and designers who have worked on the play. OL24195553W