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Description</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;
font-family:&quot;Google Sans&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">Simply Shakespeare offers an excellent
solution to their problem. Introducing each play is a general essay covering
Shakespeare^s life and times. At the beginning of each of the five acts in
every play, a two-page spread describes what is about to take place. The
story^s background is explained, followed by brief descriptions of key people
who will appear in the act, details students should watch for as the story
unfolds, discussion of the play^s historical context, how the play was staged
in Shakespeare^s day, and explanation of puns and plays on words that occur in
characters^ dialogues. Identifying icons preceding each of these study points
are printed in a second color, then are located again as cross-references in
the play^s original text. For instance, where words spoken by a person in the
play offer insights into his or another character^s personality, the
"Characters" icon will appear as a cross-reference in both the
introductory spread and the play proper. Following each act, a closing spread
presents questions and discussion points for use as teachers^ aids. Guided by
the inspiring format of this fine new series, both teachers and students will
come to understand and appreciate the genius of Shakespeare as never before.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Google Sans&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Google Sans&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">About
the Author</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Google Sans&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">William
Shakespeare </span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:
107%;font-family:&quot;Google Sans&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">was born on April 23, 1564, in
Stratford-upon-Avon. He was an English poet, playwright and actor of the
Renaissance era. He was an important member of the King’s Men company of
theatrical players from roughly 1594 onward. His works are loved throughout the
world, but Shakespeare^s personal life is shrouded in mystery. He died on April
23, 1616.</span></p>

