Shakespeare's Prologues Penned by a Sonneteer

By James Thomas Corbett

Explore the world of Shakespeare like you never have before with James Corbett's wildly inventive debut, Shakespeare's Prologues Penned by a Sonneteer . With an astounding knack for precision and creativity, Corbett introduces each of Shakespeare's thirty-seven plays with a Shakespearean sonnet that touches upon the main plot points, themes, and motifs found within each play. A Shakespearean (or English) sonnet comprises three four-line stanzas and an ending couplet, all of which is written in iambic pentameter and follows a strict rhyming pattern. Corbett masterfully uses this form to create prologues to Shakespeare's plays that will spark readers' imagination and guide them toward further exploration. Just as trailers highlight films, these inventive sonnets introduce the basics of some of Shakespeare's greatest works. This nontraditional approach will help those who are new to Shakespeare's language and style develop a firm grasp on his works before diving headfirst into the plays themselves. Likewise, longtime lovers of the Bard will delight in this new and welcome addition to Shakespeare scholarship. So take another look at one of the world's greatest playwrights through the revealing lens of his own literary invention.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503116700
• ISBN13: 9781503116702
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"