The
Life and Legacy of William Shakespeare
PRODUCT INFORMATION
William Shakespeare
has entertained readers and theatre patrons for
centuries. The Guide to Shakespeare examines the bard's legacy from
Elizabethan
England to the present-day, uncovering why few authors can match
Shakespeare for
broad appeal and sheer endurance.
PRODUCT FEATURES
The
Man
Learn about both the private life and the career of the man behind the
poetry
and the drama.
The
Plays
Gain a better understanding of the compelling works and brilliant
characters
that are known throughout the world.
The
Shakespearean World
Increase your appreciation by studying a chronology that puts the works
of
Shakespeare into context with key events of the time, including
exploration of
the New World and the lives of other influential people such as Galileo
and
Rembrandt.
Multimedia
Watch
classic video clips of Shakespeare's most famous works, including
Hamlet
and Macbeth, and listen to audio clips performed by some of the finest
Shakespearean actors such as John Gielgud and John Barrymore. Audio
clips also
include accompanying music by the Orchestra of the Paris Opera and the
New
Philharmonia Orchestra.
Learning
Activities
Immerse
yourself in the world of Shakespeare. Writing activities and
role-playing bring Shakespeare to life.
REQUIREMENTS
Windows
- Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista
- Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor
- 128 MB RAM minimum
- Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or
compatible browser)
- CD-ROM drive
- 800x600 resolution, 16-bit color
- Sound card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
Macintosh
- Mac OS 10.2 or higher
- iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
- 128 MB RAM minimum
- Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible
browser. Note: this application does not work with Internet Explorer on
the Mac)
- CD-ROM drive
- 800x600 resolution, millions of colors
- Sound card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
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