Shakespeare had extraordinary intelligence, unheard-of powers of
observation and interpretation, a soaring imagination, a way with
words that defies description, and a defining interest in the
theater. He brought kings, queens, heroes, and peasantry to the
stage so they could be seen in a more realistic fashion. Even so,
in modern times, assistance is often needed to interpret
Shakespeare's work.
In "A Leg Up on the Canon," author Jim McGahern provides an
extensive biography of Shakespeare and offers an introductory guide
to his histories, comedies, tragedies, romances, and poems.
McGahern presents summaries of the texts, explanations of difficult
passages, extensive historical context, and glossaries of terms no
longer in use. In each volume, he outlines the plot of plays in
that category and then delivers a one-act play with inclusive
commentary. McGahern includes pertinent remarks and important
speeches and soliloquies interlaced with brief explanations and
descriptions of the actions on stage as well as plot
developments.
"A Leg Up on the Canon," a four-volume series, provides insights
into the word music of the talented man from Stratford.
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