{"product_id":"william-shakespeare-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"William Shakespeare: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStanley Wells\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this new offering from Stanley Wells, the pre-eminent Shakespearian scholar, comes a \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e to the life and writings of the world's greatest and best-known dramatists: William Shakespeare. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLooking at his early life and education, Wells explores Shakespeare's social and intellectual background and the literary traditions on which Shakespeare drew. Examining the theatres and theatrical profession of the time, he also considers how Shakespeare experienced this world, both as an actor and as a writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining Shakespeare's narrative poems, sonnets, and all of his plays, Wells outlines their sources, style, and originality over the course of Shakespeare's career, to consider the fundamental impact his work has had for subsequent generations. Written with enthusiasm and flair by a scholar who has devoted a lifetime to the study of Shakespeare and his works, this is an engaging and authoritative introduction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStanley Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e, described by Roy Hattersley as, \"Our greatest authority on Shakespeare's life and work\", is honorary President of The Shakespeare Birthplace, Emeritus Professor of Shakespeare Studies of the University of Birmingham, and Honorary Emeritus Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. He was for nearly twenty years the editor of the annual \u003cem\u003eShakespeare Survey\u003c\/em\u003e, and writes for the \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e and many other publications. He has edited \u003cem\u003eThe New Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare Studies\u003c\/em\u003e and is General Editor (with Gary Taylor) of \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Oxford Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e and co-author of \u003cem\u003eWilliam Shakespeare: A Textual Companion\u003c\/em\u003e. His most recent books are \u003cem\u003eShakespeare for All Time\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLooking for Sex in Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eShakespeare, Sex, and Love\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 6.9 x 4.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256899756134,"sku":"9780198718628","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/oonlep4CO-9780198718628.webp?v=1773755428","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/william-shakespeare-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}