A Theatergoer's Guide to Shakespeare

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In surveys of the plays that will help readers and viewers follow the action with ease and understanding, Robert Fallon opens a window to ShakespeareAIs time while illuminating the timelessness of his works. Mr. Fallon examines the most frequently staged plays scene by scene, and those less frequently performed act by act. He provides intelligent readers with incisive and engaging commentary on character, theme, setting, poetry, and stage history. Wonderfully reader-friendly.O-William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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Wonderfully reader-friendly. -- William Kerrigan, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
A nifty compendium...those who pride themselves on their cultural literacy wont admit it, but this book is as handy as they come. -- Steven Drukman, University of Chicago, Co-Editor of the Plays for Performance Series * American Theatre *
An eloquent, lucid guide for prospective theatergoers, but also rich enough to enhance digestion when the show is over. -- Nicholas Rudall

Author Bio

Robert Thomas Fallon is professor emeritus of English at La Salle University in Philadelphia. In addition to A Theatergoers Guide to Shakespeare (which concerned itself largely with plot), A Theatergoers Guide to Shakespeares Themes, and A Theatergoers Guide to Shakespeares Characters, and How to Enjoy Shakespeare (all published by Ivan R. Dee), he has written three books on John Milton. He lives in Lumberville, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.