Shakespeare for Every Night of the Year
Found a better price? Request a price match
Shakespeare for Every Night of the Year
Shakespeare for Every Night of the Year
Immerse yourself in the sublime language of Shakespeare every night of the year with this whimsical and accessible anthology.
Immerse yourself in the sublime words of the Bard with this sumptuous anthology of Shakespearean snippets, with one extract for every night of the year.
Chosen especially by a Shakespeare fanatic to reflect the changing seasons and yearly events, the entries in this glorious book include Romeo and Juliet on Valentine's Day, A Midsummer Night's Dream in midsummer, Macbeth's witches around their cauldron on Halloween, and feasting at Christmas. You'll also find one of Shakespeare's only two mentions of football for the anniversary of the first FA Cup final, and discover exactly when the Ides of March is.
Beautifully illustrated with favourite scenes from Shakespeare's best-loved plays, this handsome volume provides an accessible, fun introduction to his work, featuring both the well-known and lesser-known plays, as well as his poetry. Keep this book by your bedside and luxuriate in the rich language of the greatest writer the world has ever known, for entertainment, relaxation, and timeless wisdom every night of the year.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849948241
Publisher: Batsford
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Batsford
Illustration: 12 black and white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 49.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 582g
Pages: 528
Collections
About the Author
Colin Salter is a prolific author of literary history. For Batsford he has written 100 Books that Changed the World, 100 Letters that Changed the World and 100 Children's Books that Inspire our World. He is the author of a biography of Mark Twain and is currently working on a history of the books in one family's threehundred-year-old library. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, dog and bicycle.
Also by Colin Salter
View allMore from Arts & Culture
View allWhy buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
