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The Last Folio: pseudo-essays
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ISBN13: 9798189419201
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 27 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 27 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Rediscover Shakespeare like never before.
Published in the dreary November of 1623, seven years after the Bard's death, the original First Folio is one of the most valuable books in human history. Without it, half of Shakespeare's plays, including masterpieces like Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Tempest, Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew, might have been lost to time forever. While only 235 original copies survive today, the stories inside them remain truly immortal. Four hundred years after that legendary release, Dan Costinas invites readers on a sharp-witted, irreverent tour through thirty-six classic plays. The Last Folio: pseudo-essays bridges the gap between classic literature and modern wit. Part creative retelling, part satirical commentary and part dramatic reimagining, this original collection dismantles traditional, dusty literary perspectives in favour of a fresh, cheeky approach. Inside this expanded 2nd Edition
Published in the dreary November of 1623, seven years after the Bard's death, the original First Folio is one of the most valuable books in human history. Without it, half of Shakespeare's plays, including masterpieces like Macbeth, Julius Caesar, The Tempest, Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew, might have been lost to time forever. While only 235 original copies survive today, the stories inside them remain truly immortal. Four hundred years after that legendary release, Dan Costinas invites readers on a sharp-witted, irreverent tour through thirty-six classic plays. The Last Folio: pseudo-essays bridges the gap between classic literature and modern wit. Part creative retelling, part satirical commentary and part dramatic reimagining, this original collection dismantles traditional, dusty literary perspectives in favour of a fresh, cheeky approach. Inside this expanded 2nd Edition
Now thoroughly reviewed and refined with fresh insights, this updated collection brings the Bard's work alive for the twenty-first century:
- Unconventional retellings: experience canonical works through fresh eyes; from secret island diaries to frantic letters and forgotten perspectives.
- Sharp social commentary: bold explorations into romantic love, power dynamics and the absurdities of human nature.
- Accessible wit: highbrow literature meets modern, accessible humour. Whether you are a lifelong scholar, a theatre enthusiast or someone who always wished Shakespeare was a little more accessible and a bit more entertaining, The Last Folio proves that reinterpreting classic gems for a modern audience is both a joy and a duty. Perfect for readers of literary satire, drama lovers and fans of modern twists on classic literature.
- Unconventional retellings: experience canonical works through fresh eyes; from secret island diaries to frantic letters and forgotten perspectives.
- Sharp social commentary: bold explorations into romantic love, power dynamics and the absurdities of human nature.
- Accessible wit: highbrow literature meets modern, accessible humour. Whether you are a lifelong scholar, a theatre enthusiast or someone who always wished Shakespeare was a little more accessible and a bit more entertaining, The Last Folio proves that reinterpreting classic gems for a modern audience is both a joy and a duty. Perfect for readers of literary satire, drama lovers and fans of modern twists on classic literature.
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