TY - BOOK AU - Dickson,Andrew AU - Staines,Joe TI - The rough guide to Shakespeare: the plays, the poems, the life SN - 1843535181 (pbk.) AV - PR 2987 D554r 2005 U1 - 822.33 PY - 2005/// CY - London, New York PB - Rough Guides KW - Shakespeare, William KW - 1564-1616 KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc KW - Bibliography KW - Stories, plots, etc KW - Outlines, syllabi, etc KW - Stage history KW - Film adaptations KW - Manuales, etc KW - Biografía KW - Historias, argumentos KW - Bosquejos, programas de estudios KW - Historia Etapa KW - Adaptaciones cinematográficas N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 517) and index; Pt. 1. The plays -- pt. 2. The poems -- pt. 3. Contexts N2 - A comprehensive overview of Shakespeare features full coverage of all 38 plays, each including a synopsis, character list, stage history and a critical essay; guides to recommended texts, critical studies and further reading; reviews of the best films and audio recordings;,information on such topics as swearing in Shakespeare, fools, cross-dressing and the mystery of Shakespeare's lost plays; a detailed look at Shakespeare's poetry; and a full biography of the Bard, including an account of how the plays were originally performed UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0721/2005279420-d.html ER -