| ID | 023264 |
| Call Number | 822.33/BAR |
| Title Proper | 30-Second Shakespeare |
| Other Title Information | 50 key aspects of his works, life and legacy each explained in half a minute |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Barber, Ross(Ed.) ; Rylane, Mark(Fore.) |
| Publication | East Sussex, Ivy Press, 2015. |
| Description | 160p Brown spine |
| Note | 30-Second Shakespeare uses the unique approach of the bestselling 30-Second series to grapple with the work and influence of the world's most famous playwright. This absorbing crash course takes the reader through what we know of his life, then turns to uncoding key concepts, themes and motifs in his plays and other works, and finishes with a succinct look at the Bard's extraordinary literary and linguistic legacy. '30-second Shakespeare' features 50 of the key moments, works and lasting influences of the Bard, all explained clearly and without the clutter. Each entry is summarized in just 3 seconds - using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and one picture. Leading Shakespeare scholars present an expert guide to his life and works. |
| Standard Number | 9781782402602 |
| Price. Qualification | £14.99(Hb) |
| Classification Number | 822.33 |
| Key Words | Dramatists, English - Early modern, 1500-1700 - Biography ; Art appreciation ; IBDP ; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 ; Theatre arts |