Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Works of Shakespeare
 

Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Works of Shakespeare

by Isaac Asimov

Shakespeare's genius is marked by his rare ability to appeal to theatergoers of all types and all levels of education. But for most modern folks, the Greek and Roman mythology and history, let alone the history of England and the geography of sixteenth-century Europe that his works are laden with, are hardly within our grasp. Isaac Asimov comes to making obscure issues clear to the layperson,... (read more)

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I used Asimov's Shakespeare commentary to prepare for a Shakespeare play (All's Well That Ends Well) that I attended a few years ago. The commentary provided valuable background which I read along with the play (using the Riverside Shakespeare). Not surprisingly, scientist Asimov discussed at length Shakespeare's reference to the planet Mars' path across the sky. His comments were very interesting, and overall, very helpful!

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