
The Weird World of William Shakespeare
Author : Andrew Donkin
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The Weird World of William Shakespeare invites readers on an imaginative and insightful journey through the hidden, twisted, and often unexpected dimensions of the Bard's works and life. Far from the traditional classroom interpretations, this book delves into the bizarre characters, eerie settings, supernatural themes, and strange historical contexts that make Shakespeare's world so enduringly captivating.
From witches and ghosts to mistaken identities and surreal visions of power, love, and madness, each part of the book uncovers a new layer of weirdness behind the familiar plays. Structured across ten themed books and twenty parts, it explores:
The eerie tragedies and haunted histories
The mischievous comedies with their magical realism
The peculiarities of Shakespeare’s language and symbols
The conspiracy theories, controversies, and enduring mysteries surrounding his life and authorship
Whether you're a Shakespeare scholar or a curious reader looking for a fresh take, The Weird World of William Shakespeare offers a unique blend of literary analysis, historical insight, and speculative storytelling—bringing to life the strange and wonderful genius of one of the world’s greatest playwrights.
Publisher: Scholastic
Language: English
Paperback: 176 pages
Generic Name: Children's Non-Fiction / Illustrated Biography
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 11 mm
Weight: 130 g
ISBN: 9781407138930
Publication Date: 2014
