Shakespeares absolute pre-eminence is simply unparalleled. His plays pack theatres and provide Hollywood with block-buster scripts; his works inspire mountains of scholarship and criticism every year. He has given us many of the very words we speak; and even some of the thoughts we think.Nick Groom and Piero explore how Shakespeare became so famous and influential; and why he is still widely considered the greatest writer ever. They investigate how the Bard has been worshipped at different times and in different places; used and abused to cultural and political ends; and the roots of intense controversies which have surrounded his work.Much more than a biography or a guide to his plays and sonnets; Introducing Shakespeare is a tour through the world of Will and concludes that even after centuries; Shakespeare remains the battlefield on which our very comprehension of humanity is being fought out.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A few OK parts; but it truly pales in ...By HonestReviewsA few OK parts; but it truly pales in comparison to Richard Tuscans "Playwriting Seminars 2.0." A woefully weak area in how to format the written page for writing and submitting a play.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. All I Needed to Get Me GoingBy jayceeWhat can I say that has not already been said by either the Book Description; the Editorial Reviews or the other 12 reviewers. I can confirm and_that it is fully deserving of all that has been said so far. I am not a playwright; Ive never been to a creative writing class; but I have a story to tell and needed the confidence and competence to do it justice. Mr. Parra has made this a very easy; understandable; relevant; and even entertaining read that I was able to do in 2 days - without the laborious boring process I had expected it to be. As the name suggests; it may not be for the advanced and experienced playwright whatever persons such as myself it is a gold mine; a solid investment and worth far more than the price; is charging for it. I would give it six stars if I could.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful; even with that titleBy GuidoIts easy to dismiss this series of books because of their titles; but this one is actually VERY good. Down-to-earth and practical knowledge is offered throughout; and there is no shortage of useful tips. I admire what this book accomplishes - it reminds pros and encourages beginners of the things that make playwriting worthwhile.
