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This expansive four-volume work gives students detailed explanations of Shakespeare's plays and poems and also covers his age, life, theater, texts, and language.
Collection of essays by Shakespeare scholars that have been selected for students at the high school or undergraduate college level. Each entry includes an introduction; a plot synopsis; a character list; a discussion of the work's principal themes; information about the style and literary devices used; a conversation about the work's historical context; and a critical overview.
Located in Washington, DC, the Folger Shakespeare Library is a fantastic resource for learning about Shakespeare's works and life. It also provides programming celebrating Shakespeare's continuing influence on culture and society.
Drawing of Shakespeare
Photo by Tony Netone on Flickr at https://flic.kr/p/56xN24 of a black and white drawing of Shakespeare.
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