Introduction by Gail Kern Paster.
Shakespeare, Ben Johnson wrote, "was not of an age, but for all time." The Bard's works are now read and performed more often and in more countries than ever before, an a knowledge of Shakespeare is essential for anyone who aspires to cultural literacy. This brief guide provides an authoritative examination of Shakespeare's life, works, world, and major characters, offering concise entries on everything from "Authorship" and 'All's Well That Ends Well' to 'The Winter's Tale' and "Women". For anyone who needs a quick refresher on the world's most important writer, this little book can't be beaten.
