From a reluctant schoolboy who’d rather skip lessons than attend them, to the most celebrated playwright in history – this book traces Shakespeare’s life and times from his birthplace in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, through the theatres and playhouses of 16th-century London. Readers discover where he found his inspiration, visit the legendary Globe, and explore why his romances, comedies, and tragedies still grip audiences more than 500 years on. As a genuine one-stop shop for the Bard, it combines stunning illustrations with fascinating stories and revealing detail to both educate and entertain younger readers. This updated edition adds fresh infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines to engage and enlighten, plus a giant fold-out wall chart ready to put Shakespeare up where he belongs on a bedroom or classroom wall – and who knows, it might just inspire a future playwright to pick up a pen.
ISBN 13: 9780241187579
Author: DK
