Shakespeare

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SparkChartsTM—created by Harvard students for students everywhere—serve as study companions and reference tools that cover a wide range of college and graduate school subjects, including Business, Computer Programming, Medicine, Law, Foreign Language, Humanities, and Science. Titles like How to Study, Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Powerpoint for Windows, and HTML give you what it takes to find success in school and beyond. Outlines and summaries cover key points, while diagrams and tables make difficult concepts easier to digest. 

This four-page chart includes one-paragraph summaries that highlight the major characters and plot points of all of Shakespeare's plays, as well as "A Lover's Complaint," "The Rape of Lucrece," and "Venus and Adonis."

Genres: Literature, Reference, Nonfiction

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First published October 14, 2002

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Reviews

[Kristine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really helpful companion during my Shakespeare class. It allowed me to read sections of the play and then double check that I was actually getting the proper plot points. Honest, that's what I did! It was detailed enough to be clear but concise enough to not be overwhelming. Definitely recommended for those who may struggle with complete comprehension.

[Carrie Weese · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource companion to Shakespeare. It has helped me refresh my Shakespeare for an upcoming test.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Purchased this at the Utah Shakespeare Festival to help prepare us for future attendance at the festival.