Pocket Guide to Shakespeare's Plays by Kenneth McLeish
Going to see a 'Shakespeare' and want a quick run-down on the plot? Studying Shakespeare and want to know who's who? Teaching the 'Henrys' and need a handy guide to all the histories?A Pocket Guide to Shakespeare's Plays gives all this and more: -an introduction to Shakespeare and his times -a note on the sources -cast lists -a synopsis for each play -main character descriptions -an essay on each play.