Shakespeare: The World As A Stage [Illustrated Gift Edition]

Shakespeare: The World As A Stage [Illustrated Gift Edition] by Bill Bryson


ISBN
9780007479634
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
256
Dimensions
174 x 231 x 22mm

Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare pairs the most celebrated playwright in history with one of the most popular writers in the English language today. In this exquisitely illustrated edition, the age of Shakespeare is vividly evoked through full-colour paintings, portraits, documents and photographs.

Ever since he took the theatre of Elizabethan London by storm over 400 years ago, Shakespeare has remained centre stage. His fame stems not only from his plays -- performed everywhere from school halls to the world's most illustrious theatres -- but also from his enigmatic persona. His face is familiar to all, yet in reality very little is known about the man behind the masterpieces.

Taking us on a journey through the streets of Elizabethan and Jacobean England, Bryson examines centuries of myths, half-truths and downright lies surrounding our greatest dramatist. With a steady hand and his trademark wit, he introduces a host of engaging characters, as he celebrates the magic of Shakespeare's language and delights in details of the bard's life, folios, poetry and plays.

A preface includes the recent discoveries of the Cobbe portrait and London's first purpose-built theatre in Shoreditch. SHAKESPEARE: THE WORLD AS A STAGE is captivating and colourful, as Bryson brings the legend into focus with unmatched clarity and amusement.
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