{"product_id":"beware-the-ides-of-adar-deborah-bodin-cohen-9781497435728","title":"Beware the Ides of Adar: A Shakespearean Purim Shpiel","description":"\"The play's the thing to catch the conscience of the king.\" \u003ci\u003eKing Ahasuerus\u003c\/i\u003e, that is. \u003ci\u003eBeware the Ides of Adar: A Shakespearean Purim Shpiel\u003c\/i\u003e retells the Book of Esther through the words of William Shakespeare. Composed nearly entirely of verses from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, \u003ci\u003e Beware the Ides of Adar\u003c\/i\u003e captures the drama, intrigue and emotion of the Book of Esther. With humor and wit, \u003ci\u003eBeware the Ides of Adar \u003c\/i\u003e is a clever read for Shakespeare enthusiasts and students of the Bible alike. As a Purim Shpiel, \u003ci\u003eBeware the Ides of Adar\u003c\/i\u003e can be easily produced with eight speaking parts and simple set and prop requirements. Staging suggestions are included at the back of the book. Classic artwork by Rembrandt and others illustrates the text. Whether staged as a shpiel or simply read for enjoyment, \u003ci\u003eBeware the Ides of Adar\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully presented tribute to the Book of Esther and Shakespeare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deborah Bodin Cohen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1497435722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781497435728\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.11d","brand":"Deborah Bodin Cohen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44966332891391,"sku":"9781497435728","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a9cbdae5-9cb9-423e-a835-85b7012c6cde.jpg?v=1711159546","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beware-the-ides-of-adar-deborah-bodin-cohen-9781497435728","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}