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Presents a plot synopsis, character sketches, and quotations from each of ten plays, plus a brief biography of William Shakespeare.

Bringing together the most popular of the best-selling 'Shakespeare for Everyone' titles in a single volume, this book is packed with information on the background to each play, character studies and the story of the plays told in accessible modern language.

Originally published as: Shakespeare: his work and his world / illustrated by Robert Ingpen. 2001.