{"product_id":"a-guide-to-the-tempest-paperback","title":"A Guide to The Tempest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlistair McCallum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Handbooks\u003c\/i\u003e provide a helpful, straightforward guide to the work of the world's most celebrated dramatist. Along with a clear, easy-to-follow description of the plot, each book contains plenty of quotations from the text - with simple explanations of any unfamiliar words and phrases - and some thought-provoking comments from critics, past and present. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Handbooks\u003c\/i\u003e include a few intriguing Shakespearean facts and figures, too. How old was Shakespeare when he wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e? What did his friend and rival Ben Jonson think of the play? Why is Bermuda mentioned in it? Which everyday expressions were first coined in \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e? Which famous science fiction movie did it inspire? And what is a 'wezand'? And a 'doit'? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you're apprehensive about approaching a Shakespeare play, the \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Handbooks\u003c\/i\u003e provide the perfect introduction. They're ideal for students, theatregoers - in fact, anyone curious to know more about the greatest plays in the English language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese are a few of the appreciative comments we've received about the \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Handbooks\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\"Tremendously useful in helping to understand Shakespeare's works\" - Dame Judi Dench.\u003cbr\u003e\"Very readable, very helpful\" - Kenneth Branagh.\u003cbr\u003e\"The \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Handbooks\u003c\/i\u003e open the plays up admirably. Excellent for all levels of reader - everybody will get something from them.\" - Simon Callow.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlistair McCallum grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon, and was a regular visitor to the town's Royal Shakespeare Theatre from an early age. He later studied English Literature at Jesus College, Cambridge. Since graduating, he has worked as a teacher, editor and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42712933793855,"sku":"9781899747085","price":12.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d5f17a408a1c4ea064403d16be7a4aba.webp?v=1765062860","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-guide-to-the-tempest-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}