Shakespeare's Life (Backgrounds to Shakespeare)

Foster, Brett

ISBN 10: 1604135220 ISBN 13: 9781604135220

Verlag: Checkmark Books, 2012

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Reseña del editor:

Providing important context for his greatest works, Shakespeare's Life presents a thorough biography of the Bard, featuring the latest findings from scholars about his life and his works. Included is coverage of his upbringing in Stratford, his marriage and family life, the process of writing his greatest works, and his life after the theatre. Coverage includes: His early years in Stratford, including his marriage to Anne Hathaway His rise to stardom within the London theatre scene The death of his nine-year-old son, Hamnet The writing of his greatest works, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and others His retirement from the theatre and move back to Stratford And much more.

Nota de la solapa:

The new three-title Backgrounds to Shakespeare set gives students unparalleled insight into the life, times, and works of William Shakespeare. Each engaging book delves into a particular aspect of Shakespeare's era, from the culture and society to the ways literature and theater were approached and appreciated. One volume is dedicated to the Bard himself, granting readers access to the most up-to-date information about what literary scholars know about the life of this revered playwright and poet.

These books make the perfect companions for middle school and high school readers studying Shakespeare.

Full-color and black-and-white illustrations, a bibliography, and an index complete these handy volumes.

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• Verlag: Checkmark Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1604135220
• ISBN 13: 9781604135220
• Einband: Encuadernación de biblioteca
• Anzahl der Seiten: 256