Bibliograph

Shakespeare, written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

Type

Label

Shakespeare, written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shakespeare

Oclc number

881040645

Responsibility statement

written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

Summary

Explore the life of history's most famous playwright--from his Elizabethan world to the stories that inspired him

Table Of Contents

The early years -- Going to school -- Religious conflict -- A country childhood -- Country fun -- The lost years -- Up to London -- London shows -- Queen Elizabeth I's court -- The playwrights -- England at war -- Plague and poetry -- Enemies and protectors -- The players -- Building the Globe -- Staging a play -- Music and dance -- Clothes and costumes -- The boy player -- The audience -- Shakespeare's comedies -- The King's men -- The famous tragedies -- The Roman plays -- The romances -- Sun and stars -- Return to Stratford -- Printed plays -- Shakespeare's legacy -- Did you know? -- Who's who?

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness Shakespeare

Contributor

Creator