Shakespeare for Writers, Book 1: Protagonist, Plot, Antagonist

By Maggi Kramm

Shakespeare for Writers describes many of William Shakespeare's writing techniques, from the fundamental to the virtuosic. Illustrated though plentiful examples from his works, this series explains the logic and creative aims behind his choices.

This volume analyzes Shakespeare's unsurpassed approach to constructing protagonists and antagonists and to shaping their stories in compelling plots. Topics include: How Shakespeare Learned to WriteProtagonist TraitsComplex and "Real" ProtagonistsAdapting Language Style to the SituationProtagonist JourneysPrince Hal's JourneyPlot StructurePlot VariationsThe "Inner" Plot of HamletAntagonistsAntagonist Variations in the Four Great TragediesThe series continues in Books 2 and 3, which explore his broad mastery of other elements of writing. Writers can take inspiration from Shakespeare's model to invigorate their own writing practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FGVDZJ2F
• ISBN13: 9798990809321
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Prospero Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"