Annotations Illustrative of the Plays of Shakespeare (Volume 1) [Unabridged] [Paperback]

Asimov (Author)

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ISBN-10: 1154049760 | ISBN-13: 978-1154049763 | Publication Date: March 14, 2010 | Edition: 1ST

The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Publisher: Printed for John Offor; Publication date: 1819; Subjects: Drama / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Drama / Shakespeare; Literary Criticism / Shakespeare;

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: General Books LLC; 1ST edition (March 14, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1154049760
• ISBN-13: 978-1154049763
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Sixth and Last Book in the Lucky Starr Series, June 5, 2006

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Lonnie E. Holder "The Review's the Thing" (Columbus, Indiana, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Annotations Illustrative of the Plays of Shakespeare (Volume 1) (Paperback)

Though Isaac Asimov, one of the principal forces behind modern science fiction, wrote this book under a pseudonym (Paul French), he eventually tired of the pseudonym and put all sorts of clues into these books that should have led most readers to figure out who the actual author was. I will leave a reader to learn those clues for themselves.

In this book, the sixth and final book in the Lucky Starr series, Lucky and his friend Bigman journey to Saturn as they chase a Sirian spy that has information regarding Earth's defenses. Unfortunately, Lucky is captured by the Sirians and it appears that the Sirians will use Lucky to set all human settled worlds against Earth. Things look tense as a meeting of all human worlds gathers to determine the fate of humankind. Can Earth keep peace? Can the Earth remove a Sirian settlement from the Solar System? How will Lucky and two other Earthmen escape from the clutches of the cold-hearted and sinister Sirians? Read the book and find all the answers!

Isaac Asimov originally wrote the Lucky Starr books in the 1950s. By the time the books were reissued, our knowledge of our solar system had changed dramatically. Many of Asimov's descriptions of Jupiter's moons and Jupiter itself have been invalidated by flybys from various space craft, as Asimov explains in a forward to the revised books.

Look for this book also collected in a single volume with "Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury" and "Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter." That book is titled "The Further Adventures of Lucky Starr." This book is also collected in "The Complete Adventures of Lucky Starr." Other collections may exist.

The Lucky Starr books are a casual read and perfect for readers who enjoyed the Tom Corbett, Space Cadet series of books and Heinlein's juvenile books. There is a lot of logic in each of the books, and just enough hard science fiction to tantalize a reader and hopefully cause the reader to learn more. These books do have a flavor of Asimov's other books, but are less sophisticated. I enjoy these books, but some other readers may find them too mundane. I recommend these books carefully, because I do not know which category of reader you may be. Good luck!