Eye-opening journey into the life of Shakespeare
This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the life of one of history's greatest playwrights. Bill Bryson takes readers on a captivating journey through the streets of Shakespeare's time, unraveling the myths and shedding light on the man behind the famous plays. With Bryson's signature wit and attention to detail, this biography brings Shakespeare's genius and the vibrant world of Elizabethan England to life. Prepare to be enthralled by the fascinating tales of fall-outs, folios, and the enduring legacy of Shakespeare's language.
ISBN: 9780007197903
Authors:
Bill Bryson
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
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Shakespeare: The World As Stage is a biography of William Shakespeare by author Bill Bryson. The 199-page book is part of HarperCollins' series of biographies, "Eminent Lives". The focus of the book is to state what little is known conclusively about Shakespeare, and how this information is known, with some discussion of disproved theories, myths, and that which is believed by the public but not provable. It also explores the political, social, cultural and economic background to Shakespeare's work.
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