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Historical FantasyMagicians & Illusionists

An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night)

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  • 1952 first published
  • 741 pages
  • 3 editions
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Published in 1952, An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night) is a historical fantasy and stage-magic fiction play by William Shakespeare. Much of the action takes place in Italy and Verona. It features Juliet Capulet, Romeo Montague and Escalus. Readers will find themes of mistaken identities, performing arts, Comedy and Drama.

It has been published in 3 editions.

At about 741 pages, most readers finish it in 13–14 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Characters

  • Juliet Capulet
  • Romeo Montague
  • Escalus
  • Mercutio
  • Paris
  • Lady Montague
  • Benvolio
  • Abram
  • Balthasar
  • Lady Capulet

Subjects

  • Mistaken identities
  • Performing arts
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Conspiracies
  • Rejection, Psychology
  • Courtship
  • Juvenile drama
  • Quartos
  • Plays
  • English drama
  • Specimens
  • Classic Literature
  • History and criticism
  • English drama, Comedy
  • Plays / Drama

Quick answers

Who wrote An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night)?

An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night) was written by William Shakespeare and first published in 1952.

What genre is An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night)?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Magicians & Illusionists.

How long is An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night)?

The median edition has 741 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to An Introduction to Shakespeare (Hamlet / King Henry IV. Part 1 / King Lear / King Richard II / Much Ado About Nothing / Romeo and Juliet / Sonnets / Tempest / Twelfth Night)?

Readers who like it often enjoy World Literature.

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