Mar 03, 2015 an edition of twisted tales from shakespeare 1958 twisted tales from shakespeare in which shakespeare s best known plays are presented in a new light, the old light having blown a fuse, together with introductions, questions, appendices, and other critical apparatus intended to contribute to a clearer misunderstanding of the subject. Richard armour books biography and list of works author. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Richard armour has 62 books on goodreads with 3275 ratings. Twisted tales from shakespeare, by richard armour et al. Richard armour richard armour is the author of books such as it all started with columbus. I cant wait to read twisted tales from shakespeare and the classics reclassified. You can also purchase this book from a vendor and ship it to our address. He derives his humour from both the odd shakespearean text as well as by playing expertly with the words of the english language. Richard armour news newspapers books scholar jstor august 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. However, the same can be said of most of richard armour s books, including such classics as it all started with marx, english lit relit, twisted tales from shakespeare with its classic description of hamlet entering with his nose in a book, perhaps to keep his place, and of course the classics reclassified.
Shakespeare based his tales of richard iii, including sinister and evil acts. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard willard armour, 1957, mcgrawhill edition, in english. Twisted tales from shakespeare richard armour, campbell grant on amazon. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour how would you recount the events of romeo and juliet to a friend. In the general introduction shakespeare s life, the elizabethan theater and shakespeare s development are not confined by any pedagogic plodding.
Richard willard armour july 15, 1906 february 28, 1989 was an american poet and. Unlimited twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour. Twisted tales from shakespeare richard armour, campbell grant on. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour goodreads. Lists that contain twisted tales from shakespeare by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1957 sc ebay.
Best books about shakespeare, best books of the 20th century, seeing red. Goodreads members voted twisted tales from shakespeare into the following lists. This book is, quite simply, a masterpiece of american humor. Twisted tales from shakespeare, in which shakespeares. Gift cards best sellers prime gift ideas new releases deals store electronics customer service home books coupons. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1957 sc. I read this book before i read anything by shakespeare. Find great deals for twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour excellent condition. He has coauthored three popular books on leicestershire. Twisted tales from shakespeare 1958 edition open library. Aug 30, 2018 twisted tales from shakespeare by richard willard armour, 1957, mcgrawhill edition, in english. Lists that contain twisted tales from shakespeare by richard.
Romeo and juliet is one of shakespeares early works. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare book online at low. In this humorous essay, armour spoofs shakespeare s drama and provides extra details to enliven this classic story of young love. Twisted tales from shakespeare 1957 edition open library. Dont let the age of the book scare you, it is as relevant today as it was 32 years ago. Introduction the plot of romeo and juliet came to england from.
Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 19570601. Twisted tales from shakespeare from richard armour. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour, twistfully illustrated by campbell grant isbn. Share twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1957 sc. Richard armour biography richard armour biography and list of works richard armour books. It all started with columbus book by richard armour. Twisted tales from shakespeare by armour, richard willard, 1906. Armour also wrote satirical books, such as twisted tales from shakespeare, and his ersatz history of the united states, it all started with columbus. I highly recommend this book, it has given me another reason to keep reading. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 19570601 by richard armour isbn. Twisted tales from shakespeare book by richard armour. Richard armour s style of humour is very unconventional. Twisted tales from shakespeare, in which shakespeares best.
Buy twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour isbn. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour paperback. Six plays are twisted in this book hamlet, macbeth, merchant of venice, othello, romeo and juliet, and a. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard willard armour and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Formats and editions of twisted tales from shakespeare. Richard armour s most popular book is twisted tales from shakespeare. Twisted tales from shakespeare like all good comedy aims low it works very well with teenagers who are are reading shakespeare in high school because it makes fun of the very things that they find absurd. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare book online at low prices. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 195706. Shakespeare dickens more the listing youre looking for has ended. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour ebay.
These books were typically filled with puns and plays on words, and gave the impression of someone who had not quite been paying attention in class, thus also getting basic facts not quite right. Shakespeares life the elizabethan theater shakespeares development the plays. Twisted tales from shakespeare mass market paperback january 1, 1966 by richard willard armour author, campbell grant illustrator 4. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour excellent. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. As with richard armour s book, classics reclassified, this was a book i read many years ago when i found it in the school library. Twisted tales from shakespeare, in which shakespeare s bestknown plays are presented in a new light. This is a great books, you can get this book now for free. The exhumation of richard iii with mathew morris cassidy. Shakespeare first edition book twisted tales of shakespeare. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare by armour, richard willard isbn.
Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour alibris. Buy a cheap copy of twisted tales from shakespeare book by richard armour. Armour, not satisfied with having broken the bare bones of history, here beards the bard and adds not only mustaches and eyeglasses to shakespearian characters but many a false none and blackened tooth. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1961, trade. Twisted tales from shakespeare by armour, richard willard, 1906publication date 1957 topics shakespeare, william, 15641616. Twisted tales from shakespeare 9780070022515 by richard armour and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard willard armour, unknown edition.
Find great deals for twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1957 sc. Richard armour books biography and list of works author of it. Armour also wrote satirical books, such as twisted tales from shakespeare. I read this book as a childyes, i loved shakespeare when i was in elementary school. Click to read more about twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare by author richard armour published on september, 1983 by richard armour isbn.
Internet archive open library book donations 300 funston avenue san francisco, ca 94118 better world books. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour isbn. Very funny to a young teenager and irreverent, twisted tales of shakespeare became a favourite which i borrowed a number of times. Twisted tales from shakespeare richard willard armour.
Twisted tales from shakespeare, in which shakespeare s bestknown plays are presented in a new light, the old light having blown a fuse. Buy twisted tales from shakespeare book online at best prices in india on. Richard willard armour july 15, 1906 february 28, 1989 was an american poet and author. Richard armour is the author of books such as it all started with columbus. Twisted tales from shakespeare by richard armour 1961. First edition, 1957 published by mcgrawhill book company, inc. Books by richard armour author of twisted tales from.
96 903 498 970 1362 1937 517 1741 778 125 1561 407 759 1301 832 88 1045 894 636 662 586 190 643 1694 1356 737 1842 1085 1644 1858 1664 1502 1736 1736 1598 755 1775