Shakespeare: His Work and His World

by Michael Rosen

Book Overview

The Bard's enduring genius is both explained and explored for young readers-a perfect companion for both students and teachers of Shakespeare. Tongue-tied. Dull as dishwater. Without rhyme or reason. Leapfrog. Excellent. Gloomy. These words and phrases, so much a part of our daily language, were coined by William Shakespeare more than four hundred years ago. In what other ways has Shakespeare shaped and influenced our words and culture? Find out with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763615684
• ISBN13: 9780763615680
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10