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Reduced Shakespeare, the complete reader's guide for the attention-impaired (abridged), by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor

Label
Reduced Shakespeare, the complete reader's guide for the attention-impaired (abridged), by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-234) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Reduced Shakespeare
Nature of contents
bibliographyhandbooks
Oclc number
62282622
Responsibility statement
by Reed Martin & Austin Tichenor
Sub title
the complete reader's guide for the attention-impaired (abridged)
Summary
In one slim volume, Reduced Shakespeare delivers the plays, the life, and the legend in twellve easy pieces. What's the theme of Hamlet? Poop or get off the pot. What's essential preparation for an evening of outdoor Shakespeare? Bring lots of coffee - and use the bathroom before the show. Liberally sprinkled with lists, definitions, quizzes, essential vocabulary, and the Reduced Shakespeare Company's trademark irreverence and wit, this "reduced" handbook will delight enthusiasts, skeptics, and fledging fans alilke. ... Cover
Table Of Contents
William Shakespeare's life story -- Acting Shakespeare -- The sonnets and poetry -- Who wrote this stuff: a look at the Shakespeare authorship controversy (plus betting odds) -- The Shakespeare industry -- The films of Shakespeare
Content
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