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Hamlet and the Visual Arts, 1709-1900

By: Alan R. Young

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Hamlet and the Visual Arts, 1709-1900

By: Alan R. Young

This book examines the manner in which Shakespeare's Hamlet was perceived in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and represented in the available visual media. The more than 2,000 visual images of Hamlet that the author has identified both reflected the critical reception of the play and simultaneously influenced the history of the ever-changing constructed cultural phenomenon that we refer to as Shakespeare. The visual material considered in this study offers a unique perspective that complements biographical, critical, and theater history studies by showing how a broad spectrum of the literate and not-so-literate absorbed and responded to Shakespeare's works, not necessarily in academic libraries or at play performances, but in their homes, when browsing in print shops, when reading in coffee houses, or (a far rarer experience) when visiting an art gallery or exhibition.

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University of Delaware Press

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0874137942

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9780874137941

What goes around comes around

By: Alan Hick

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What goes around comes around

By: Alan Hick

What goes around comes around is a play loosely based on the novel of the same name. Anthony, the protagonist, is a slightly dishevelled fictional Brussels bureaucrat, with a weakness for draught Guinness, an addiction to aspirins, and a secretary obsessed with grey. After being for many years the beating heart of Message from Europe, he is now stuck in a rut, struggling with a mad Project Master, an imaginary European bureaucracy in crisis, and a looming referendum in which the shouty Out campaign is based on lies and smears. Haunted by memories long gone, Anthony appears to be doomed to become an anti-hero of the modern age, or maybe he is just a Peter Pan who has momentarily stopped believing in magic... From Brexit with love? Not really...but a charming journey of fun, mischief, and renewal. Alan Hick was born in Stockton-on-Tees in 1954, studied in Norwich, and completed a Ph.D. at the European University Institute in Florence. He lives in Brussels and has worked most of his life for Europe. He has numerous publications on contemporary European history and EU social policy. Recently retired, he now writes fiction for fun and mischief! His mother was French, and his wife is Italian. Devastated by Brexit, he remains a dedicated European, in the unshakable belief that What goes around comes around.

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Europa Edizioni

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ISBN 13

9791220133340

Into the Out Of

By: Alan Dean Foster

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Into the Out Of

By: Alan Dean Foster

Demonic spirit-beings are stealing into our world in this fantasy adventure from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Damned Trilogy. Earth is being invaded by the shetani—-spirit creatures so small and stealthy that only one man knows about the increasing peril. The potential savior is an African elder named Olkeloki who is capable of fighting evil both in this world and the spirit one. But to be successful he must recruit the help of two others: government agent Joshua Oak and a feisty young woman named Merry Sharrow. Only the three of them can keep the shetani from destroying reality as we know it.

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Open Road Media

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1497627206

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9781497627208

Twenty-Four Hours a Day

By: Alan L. Roeck,Anonymous

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Twenty-Four Hours a Day

By: Alan L. Roeck,Anonymous

Since 1954, Twenty-Four Hours a Day has become a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics throughout the world. With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised), this "little black book" offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life. A spiritual resource with practical applications to fit our daily lives. "For yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow is only a vision" is part of the Sanskrit proverb quoted at the beginning of the book which has become one of the basic building blocks for a life of sobriety. In addition to a thought, meditation and prayer for each day of the year, this handy, pocket-sized volume also contains the Serenity Prayer and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is a simple, yet effective way to help us relate the Twelve Steps to everyday life and helps us find the power not to take that first drink each day.

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Hazelden Publishing

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0894861085

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9780894861086

An Authentic Captain Marvel Ring and Other Stories

By: Alan Cheuse

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An Authentic Captain Marvel Ring and Other Stories

By: Alan Cheuse

The very best short stories and novellas from National Public Radio's Alan Cheuse are brought together in a quintessential collection. Countless listeners depend on the book reviews from Cheuse, America's "voice of books," and many of those listeners also follow his own critically acclaimed fiction and nonfiction. The title story—a flash fiction piece that acts as both prologue and an intriguing look at a writer's inspiration—takes us through a child's eyes into a fantastic land, one that informs, shapes, and travels along with the other stories in this stunning collection. These stories deal with life, death, love, family, work, and a deep exploration of the soul.

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Santa Fe Writers Project

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1939650062

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9781939650061

Eyes of Sophia

A Dream Come True

By: Donna May,Alan Chien

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Eyes of Sophia

A Dream Come True

By: Donna May,Alan Chien

Eyes of Sophia is a true love story which confirms the multi-dimensional nature of our existence. This story shows us that we really do co-create our lives in concert with a loving and organizing Divine Presence, Sophia, which speaks to us through our hearts. Too often we are easily intimidated by the authority and advice of the outer world and cease to trust these tender feelings which offer us continual and perfect guidance. The magical tapestry of events we experience when reading Eyes of Sophia is given credence by a series of extraordinary photographs and we are blessed with the revelation that, indeed, we can attain our hearts' desires. "This book is an extraordinary account by two extraordinary people. Given the premise that Sophia's world lies hidden and invisible within this one the continual synchronicities abounding in this true story make sense, if not serving as proof of its existence. Though the account is extremely personal it touches the universal and thus becomes meaningful to anyone reading it. It's Donna's loving and enthusiastic eye that reveals it and Alan's charming and rational acceptance that gives it form. I marvel that I had the privilege of playing a small part in this unusual drama!" -Alice O. Howell Author of The Web in the Sea and The Dove in the Stone "You and Donna have experienced, certainly at a feeling state, at least one other cognitive band of this total reality and you appear to have some space-time cognitive data in the form of your pictures to confirm that something extra-ordinary was happening." -William A. Tiller, PhD Author of Science and Human Transformation (written after viewing the photographs, September, 1995) "This is a truly spiritual book, in which the presence of divine love allows the experience of human love to flourish. It can be read as a romantic story like Bridges of Madison County, but here the romance is allowed to flourish and lead to a sustained relationship, and there is an experience of divine grace as well as human passion." -Harvey Honig Jungian Analyst "Exceptionally written by two brilliant souls, one who--although already knowing she was on her perfect path--still continued to question the symbols along the way; while the other's eyes were slowly beginning to focus on truth and authenticity instead of the superfluous. Each overlooked the external to follow the twisting, winding path that was filled with intent and purpose. It is a rarity to find individuals so willing to lovingly examine and absorb the many messages the rest of us ignore as we go about our lives on 'auto pilot.' A wonderful, refreshing true love story that affirms the closer we get to our own authentic selves, the more blissful our joy--joy that flourishes in the knowledge that there are no accidents and that cause never was the reason." -Kimberly Largent Managing Editor The Health Strategist Eyes of Sophia is a love story...a grand and wondrous love story about the authors, and their relationship with Sophia, the Spirit in their hearts. Further, Donna May and Alan Chien have given us a story about synchronicity and destiny...and the ability to listen to, and the courage to follow our hearts. Abundant synchronicities (events that on the level of cause and effect are amazing coincidences) brought Donna May and Alan together, and together, and together...each time deepening their relationship. Included in the synchronicities are a series of intriguing photographs which give credence to the story. Eyes of Sophia is a transformational story that teaches the creative use of metaphor in understanding the relevance and significance of coincidences. Creatively woven together in the events in this story are spiritual metaphors of the Wizard of Oz, the Tree of Life, Kabbala and the dynamics of the life-force and chakras, including the splenic chakra. One important lesson Eyes of Sophia teaches us is that we must listen to our own hearts...and not yield to the rules that others inflict upon us; we must be true to ourselves. We must stay attuned to our heart and listen to what it is telling us and keep our thoughts and the images in our mind centered in that. Further, we all have tremendous creative imagination working for us at all times: It's so important to understand that we use the same power of imagination every moment and it will create in accordance with our intenet and beliefs! We can't afford not to pay attention to the quality of our beliefs, motives, and what we look for and how we picture it! Eyes of Sophia tells a magical, miraculous and marvelous story of finding love and Spirit. Donna May and Alan Chien are blessed...and teach us that we too, can achieve what is in our hearts...a dream come true! Richard Fuller Senior Editor Metaphysical Reviews

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Trafford Publishing

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1412240948

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9781412240949

Shakespeare

His Life and Works

By: Leslie Dunton-Downer,Alan Riding

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Shakespeare

His Life and Works

By: Leslie Dunton-Downer,Alan Riding

A comprehensive collection of the life and works of a literary great — William Shakespeare! The beautifully illustrated guide unravels the life and works of Shakespeare and his plays, from language, history, and themes to plays, poems, and sonnets. Explore the art of this famous playwright and his enduring legacy through the stunning gift format. Celebrate one of the theaters most influential contributors through his legendary works of comedy, tragedy, romance, and poetry. Inside this playbook, you’ll find: • A clear and accessible format. • Plot summaries of all 39 plays with lists of characters. • Guidance on how to read and interpret his great sonnets and narrative poems. • Plays ordered by time and genre, helping readers trace the development of Shakespeare’s topics, themes, and artistry. • Sidebars that clarify the mythological, geographical and historical context of each play and decode its language, dramatic action, and themes. • Illuminated guidance on how to approach reading the play and seeing it perform. Shakespeare fans will revel in the marvelous depiction of the Stratford-upon-Avon born Bard himself! His drama book allows you to dive into famous works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and explore Shakespeare’s sources and inspirations for each! Themes, plots, characters, and language are brought to life with act-by-act plot summaries, resumes of main characters, and in-depth analysis of Shakespeare’s use of the English language. Shakespeare: His Life and Works is a wonderful exploration of plays, poems, and sonnets in the context of his life and the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre, further enriching your on the page (or stage, or screen!) experience.

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Penguin

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0744055962

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9780744055962

A Marriage Below Zero

By: Alan Dale

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A Marriage Below Zero

By: Alan Dale

A Marriage Below Zero (1889) is a novel by Alan Dale. Recognized as one of the first English language novels to openly depict homosexuality, the novel is a poignant study of the institution of marriage and the policing of desire in Victorian England. Rejected by contemporary critics as “unconventional” for its depiction of “monstrous forms of human voice,” A Marriage Below Zero would later earn Dale a reputation as a pioneering author whose exploration of homosexual romance, however tragic its consequences, set the stage for generations of artists to come. “He reddened slightly. ‘Captain Dillington always enjoys himself,’ he said quietly. ‘He is very happy in society." [...] ‘How rarely you find two really sincere friends,’ I remarked, rather sentimentally. ‘The present time seems to be wonderfully unsuited to such a tie.’ ‘That is true’—very laconically. ‘I think there is nothing so beautiful as friendship,’ I went on, with persistence. ‘You have heard of Damon and Pythias,’ he said quickly, reading me like a book. I blushed deeply and was then furiously angry with myself. ‘I don't mind,’ he went on. ‘Make all the fun of us you like.’” Referring to the ancient Greek story of Damon and Pythias, whose names became synonymous with ideal male friendship, Elsie shows herself to be rather naïve regarding the nature of Arthur Ravener’s relationship with Captain Dillington. Despite this lack of clarity, Elsie Bouverie finds herself attracted to the handsome young man, and soon they are married. As she begins to grow suspicious about his sexual appetites, she hires a private investigator to follow the two friends, unwittingly welcoming tragedy into their lives. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Alan Dale’s A Marriage Below Zero is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Graphic Arts Books

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1513295551

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9781513295558

American Ballads and Folk Songs

By: Alan Lomax

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American Ballads and Folk Songs

By: Alan Lomax

Music and lyrics for over 200 songs. John Henry, Goin' Home, Little Brown Jug, Alabama-Bound, Ten Thousand Miles from Home, Shack Bully Holler, Black Betty, The Hammer Song, Bad Man Ballad, Jesse James, Down in the Valley, The Bear in the Hill, Shortenin' Bread, The Ballad of Davy Crockett, and many more.

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674

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Courier Corporation

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0486282767

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9780486282763

Christmas Clip Art for Machine Embroidery

By: Alan Weller

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Christmas Clip Art for Machine Embroidery

By: Alan Weller

Optimized for embroidery digitizing software, traditional holiday images such as ornaments, wreaths, Santas, trees, and more allow users to fast-forward to the fun of embellishing wearables, pillows, quilts, and other accessories. Crafters can customize the motifs by choosing their own sizes, colors, stitch types, and other design elements. Includes 100 designs in different color combinations.

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Courier Corporation

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0486992039

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9780486992037

Untold Glory

African Americans in Pursuit of Freedom, Opportunity, and Achievement

By: Alan Govenar

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Untold Glory

African Americans in Pursuit of Freedom, Opportunity, and Achievement

By: Alan Govenar

Untold Glory offers a fresh perspective on one of the most fundamental elements of American history—the conquest of new frontiers. In twenty-seven fascinating first-person accounts, African Americans from different eras, backgrounds, and occupations explore and reflect on the meaning of frontier, both literally and metaphorically. This collection chronicles the search for freedom and opportunity and the achievement of success in a wide variety of fields. The contributors all pushed beyond self-imposed or culturally enforced boundaries to pursue their dreams and ambitions. They include Mark Dean, an IBM vice president and member of the Inventors Hall of Fame, who holds three of the original patents upon which the personal computer is based; the civil-rights attorney Oliver W. Hill, one of the architects of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case; the classical pianist and museum founder Josephine Love; and L. Douglas Wilder, the grandson of slaves who became the first African American governor of Virginia. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and featuring an incisive introduction by Alan Govenar, Untold Glory is both an important addition to the field of African American history and an engaging, eye-opening look at some of the nation’s most daring, innovative, and influential pioneers.

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Crown

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0307492419

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9780307492418

New Light on Liszt and His Music

Essays in Honor of Alan Walker's 65th Birthday

By: Alan Walker

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New Light on Liszt and His Music

Essays in Honor of Alan Walker's 65th Birthday

By: Alan Walker

The second volume in the Liszt Studies series looks at discoveries about the composer's life and work.

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Pendragon Press

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0945193734

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9780945193739

SPECIAL EVENT POSTMARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM VOLUME 4

By: ALAN FINCH,COLIN PEACHEY

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SPECIAL EVENT POSTMARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM VOLUME 4

By: ALAN FINCH,COLIN PEACHEY

A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 1994-2003.

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BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY

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0900214112

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9780900214110

The Scots & The Turf

Racing and Breeding - The Scottish Influence

By: Alan Yuill Walker

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The Scots & The Turf

Racing and Breeding - The Scottish Influence

By: Alan Yuill Walker

The Scots & The Turf tells the story of the great contribution made to the world of Thoroughbred horse racing by the Scots and those of Scottish ancestry, past and present, culminating with the 2017 Grand National winner One For Arthur. The influence has been across the board, from jockeys to trainers and owners, as well as many legendary horses. Outstanding personalities include trainers Mark Johnston on the Flat and Alan King over jumps, five-time champion Flat jockey Willie Carson, and the greatest of all jumping enthusiasts, the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. While they are long established names, the 21st century has embraced a new roll of honour headed by One For Arthur's trainer Lucinda Russell, Keith Dalgleish, who has established new records for a Scottish-based (Flat) trainer, and Lucy Alexander, a brilliant young jump jockey, and many others. Recognition of the part played by all those from north of the border is long overdue and The Scots & The Turf sets the record straight with a fascinating account of those who have helped make horse racing into the fabulous spectacle it is today.

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Black & White Publishing Ltd

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178530187X

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9781785301872

A Noah's Ark of Recurring Celebration

San Francisco Annual Event History - Winners of the Human Race

By: Alan Allen

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A Noah's Ark of Recurring Celebration

San Francisco Annual Event History - Winners of the Human Race

By: Alan Allen

(2007) BEFORE YOU VISIT SAN FRANCISCO FOR THE FIRST TIME, OR BEFORE YOU RETURN -- AND FOR NATIVES PLANNING TOMORROW'S DAY, TAKE A LOOK AT SAN FRANCISCO AS NEVER BEFORE. Over 1,140 unique S.F. underground photojournalism photos you will not see anyplace else! A Noah's Ark of Recurring Celebration: San Francisco Annual Event History - Winners of the Human Race ... Storytellin' Muni Drivers 20th Anniversary Edition (history & oral journalism). San Francisco, birthplace of United Nations and 49'ers is about being real. At least 70 of the 142 annual events are put on by non-profit groups to support non-profit causes to help others; the other 70 events help support non-profit causes. We're a city that cares about people. San Franciscans, visitors to-and-from the Bay Area, and tourists from across the country and around the world have faith in San Francisco and what we stand for, in our good will, creativity, and diversity ...and respect San Francisco historically as a haven of social justice for immigrants fleeing war, slavery, starvation and poverty, and as the friendliest, most creative, openly diverse and welcoming city in the world. We've historically documented that unspoken social contract, spirit and human accomplishment in a unique book about a unique city, and why it's a travel destination for pleasure seekers and business people for their conventions, from around the world.

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Trafford Publishing

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1466981849

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9781466981843

Smile

A Picture History of Olympic Park, 1887-1965

By: Alan A. Siegel

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Smile

A Picture History of Olympic Park, 1887-1965

By: Alan A. Siegel

Under the fifty-year reign of Newark brewer Henry A. Guenther, millions of men, women, and children passed under the signs "Smile" and "Learn to Play" into what the legendary beer baron called "a little bit of Coney Island, the circus, an old-fashioned beer garden, and Monte Carlo rolled into one." With its myriad games, attractions, performances, and restaurants, it was impossible to walk away from the park unsatisfied and not wishing for a return.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813522552

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9780813522555

ShakesFear and How to Cure It

The Complete Handbook for Teaching Shakespeare

By: Ralph Alan Cohen

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ShakesFear and How to Cure It

The Complete Handbook for Teaching Shakespeare

By: Ralph Alan Cohen

For teachers and lovers of Shakespeare, ShakesFear and How to Cure It provides a comprehensive approach to the challenge and rewards of teaching Shakespeare and gives teachers both an overview of each of Shakespeare's 38 plays and specific classroom tools for teaching it. Written by a celebrated teacher, scholar and director of Shakespeare, it shows teachers how to use the text to make the words and the moments come alive for their students. It refutes the idea that Shakespeare's language is difficult and provides a survey of the plays by someone who has lived intimately with them on the page and on the stage.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474228739

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9781474228732

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