The Illustrated William Shakespeare: 25 Essential Poems

In this gorgeous collection, twenty-five of William Shakespeare's most beloved poems are each illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork. Poems include "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" "All the world's a stage" and many others. Brief commentary and helpful definitions accompany each poem, making The Illustrated William Shakespeare among the most accessible—and beautiful—introductions to William Shakespeare available. From the Introduction: SUGGESTION 1: Enjoy the poems. This seems far more important than trying to puzzle out what the author meant (or what other people believe the author meant). SUGGESTION 2: Engage with the poems by asking questions…. SUGGESTION 3: Be your own boss. Read the poems in order or jump around as you see fit. Share them or savor them all by yourself. Say them aloud or whisper their words in your heart. Poetry makes life better. There is NO wrong way to experience a poem. So, read on, dear friend. And thank you for choosing poetry. A beatiful introduction to the poetry of William Shakespeare! Each poem is fully illustrated and includes definitions and critical-thinking questions Backmatter includes a brief bio and timeline of William Shakespeare's life and significant publications