About “Shakespeare”
Shakespeare: The World as Stage is a 199-page biography of William Shakespeare by Bill Bryson. Part of HarperCollins' "Eminent Lives" series, the book focuses on the limited factual information known about Shakespeare's life. It examines how this information was obtained and discusses theories and myths that have been disproved. The book also addresses common beliefs about Shakespeare that lack solid evidence. In addition, it explores the political, social, cultural, and economic context of his work. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 2007
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