The title tells you pretty much what you need to know. The authors have created a dictionary of oft-used words in Shakespeare's plays that might have The title tells you pretty much what you need to know. The authors have created a dictionary of oft-used words in Shakespeare's plays that might have different meanings nowadays. There are explanations of usage, history and stage directions. Useful for those studying the Bard or theatre in general....more
Shy is a troubled teen living in a home for wayward lads. When the school/home is put up for sale he goes on a long ramble and runs away. I'm not sureShy is a troubled teen living in a home for wayward lads. When the school/home is put up for sale he goes on a long ramble and runs away. I'm not sure if the writing style was really my thing but the storyline was interesting....more
This collection of poems inspired by world mythology is wonderfully illustrated by Chris Riddell. The poems themselves are written by a variety of peoThis collection of poems inspired by world mythology is wonderfully illustrated by Chris Riddell. The poems themselves are written by a variety of people from various countries and epochs. Like all collections, I enjoyed some of the poems more than others....more
Celebrated children's author Morpurgo turns his talent to retelling ten of the Bard's most famous plays. I loved his interpretations and the illustratCelebrated children's author Morpurgo turns his talent to retelling ten of the Bard's most famous plays. I loved his interpretations and the illustrations were fab. Hopefully this will make Shakespeare accessible to a whole new generation....more
Greenlaw's poem on the love affair between Troilus and Creysede is based on the medieval poetry by Chaucer. There's some lovely prose and imagery in tGreenlaw's poem on the love affair between Troilus and Creysede is based on the medieval poetry by Chaucer. There's some lovely prose and imagery in this plus the cover design is fabulous....more
Norwich edits an anthology of writing relating to the Christmas period. It includes poems, carols, excerpts from plays, novels, diaries and letters. INorwich edits an anthology of writing relating to the Christmas period. It includes poems, carols, excerpts from plays, novels, diaries and letters. It's a lovely book to dip in and out of....more
Reissue of a 19th century poem about Lilith, the first woman. It was okay but poetry isn't my thing really.Reissue of a 19th century poem about Lilith, the first woman. It was okay but poetry isn't my thing really....more
This series of books on various topics is brilliant as they give you a brief but decent overview. Wells discusses the life of Shakespeare as well as hThis series of books on various topics is brilliant as they give you a brief but decent overview. Wells discusses the life of Shakespeare as well as his work. Excellent....more
Asbury is a Shakespearean actor who, in this book, travels to the places associated with the real story of Shakespeare's History plays. It's part memoAsbury is a Shakespearean actor who, in this book, travels to the places associated with the real story of Shakespeare's History plays. It's part memoir, part travelogue and part history with some Shakespeare excerpts thrown in. I found it interesting and enjoyed reading more of a period of history that I like learning about....more
This anthology covers a variety of writings by Yorkshire authors/poets and about various aspects of Yorkshire. It was a nice little book to delve intoThis anthology covers a variety of writings by Yorkshire authors/poets and about various aspects of Yorkshire. It was a nice little book to delve into....more
This is a timely look at statuary around Great Britain as the author travels the country looking at famous statues and talking to the people who love This is a timely look at statuary around Great Britain as the author travels the country looking at famous statues and talking to the people who love or loathe them and those who created more recent installations. Amusing and entertaining but also thought provoking....more
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