The century between the Restoration and David Garrick's Stratford Jubilee saw William Shakespeare's promotion from the status of archaic, rustic playwright to that of England's timeless Bard, and with it the complete transformation of the ways in which his plays were staged, published, and read. But why Shakespeare? and what different interests did this process serve? The Making of the National Poet is the first full-length study since the 1920s of the Restoration's and eighteenth century's revisions and revaluations of Shakespeare, and the first to consider the period's much-reviled stage...

What does it mean to perform Shakespeare's Elizabethan and Jacobean tragedies in the modern theatre? This book brings together the reflections of a number of major classical actors on how these works can most powerfully be realized for today's audiences. Concentrating on the 'great' tragedies - Hamlet, Othello, Macbeth and King Lear - the actors offer unique insights into some of the most demanding and rewarding roles in world drama, by showing what it is like to play them on stage. Ten perceptive and articulate performers reflect on their experiences of ten major roles: the Ghost, Gertrude...

The Story of a Special Day: January 5 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten January 5 is the day construction began on the Golden Gate...

The Story of a Special Day: November 27 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten November 27 is the day the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day...

The Story of a Special Day: September 5 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On September 5, 1774, the Liberty Bell rang in...

The Story of a Special Day: July 13 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On July 13, Frank Sinatra cut his first record Also on July...

The Story of a Special Day: August 8 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On August 8, the Spanish Armada was finally defeated Also...

October 25: The Story of a Special Day The Charge of the Light Brigade The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten In addition to the Charge...

THE STORY OF A SPECIAL DAY February 23: Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day... ...What happened in history? ...Who was born? ...Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On February 23, 1945, US...