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A Shakespeare Manual for SchoolsAuthor(s): W. A. Illsley\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107544574, 978-1107544574\nSynopsis\nOriginally published in 1957, this book aimed to provide a self-contained introduction to the works of William Shakespeare, assessing his works thematically, structurally and linguistically. The first half of the book covers themes such as the tragic hero, comic relief and the part of the fool, as well as more technical topics such as the structure of the plays and figures of speech, whilst the latter half contains study and examination materials, supplying copious context questions, character studies and inquiries into plot. The book also discusses the Modern and Elizabethan theatres and supplies a full list of Shakespeare's plays as well as recommendations for further reading. Intended as a reliable introduction to Shakespeare for students, this book will also be use.