Download or read book Essential Shakespeare Handbook written by Leslie Dunton-Downer and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2004 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want a quick overview of Romeo and Juliet to set the scene before a night at the theatre or an in depth reference guide for that challenging essay, this is the handbook for you!This one-stop guide to the life and work of the Bard will enable you to approach his plays and poems with new confidence. Clear, non-academic, prose throughout.