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Unravel the history themes and language of Shakespeares plays poems and sonnets with this beautiful guide to his life and works Comedy and romance history and tragedy Shakespeares canon has it all Some 400 years after they were written and first performed his works remain fresh and relevant today Shakespeare his life and works is an accessible and lavish celebration of the Bard himself and his 39 plays great sonnets and narrative poems Themes plots characters and language are brought to life with actbyact plot summaries resumes of main characters and indepth analysis of Shakespeares use of and influence on the English language Entries also explore Shakespeares plays poems and sonnets in the context of his life and the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre and reveal his sources and inspirations further enriching your experience of his work be it on the page stage or screen Shakespeare his life and works is perfect for existing Shakespeare fans and anyone looking to find out more about the work of the worlds most celebrated playwright