{"product_id":"plays-nathan-taylor-9798223807636","title":"Plays: Companion Text to College Writing 11.3x","description":"\u003cp\u003eReading plays evokes a wide array of reactions, from fear to excitement and joy. Without the guiding hand of a director, or the specific interpretation of actors, however, reading a theatrical play instead of viewing a performance offers its own challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plays included in this text--\u003cem\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/em\u003e by William Shakespeare and \u003cem\u003eCyrano de Bergerac\u003c\/em\u003e by Edmond Rostand--are intended to introduce readers to the theatrical play in an accessible, insightful, and entertaining way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn introduction and historical notes for each play help readers both understand and enjoy the material. Discussion questions follow each play to prompt critical thinking about the plot, characters, setting, themes, and other essential aspects of these works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough this book is a companion text for the free edX.org course, \"College Writing 11.3x, AP(R) English Literature and Composition: Plays,\" offered through the University of California, Berkeley, it is suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about some monumental theatrical plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nathan Taylor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798223807636\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wayzgoose Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d","brand":"Nathan Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800844513535,"sku":"9798223807636","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plays-nathan-taylor-9798223807636","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}