William Shakespeare: A Very Short Introduction

by Stanley Wells

Book Overview

In this new offering from Stanley Wells, the pre-eminent Shakespearian scholar, comes a Very Short Introduction to the life and writings of the world's greatest and best-known dramatists: William Shakespeare.

Looking at his early life and education, Wells explores Shakespeare's social and intellectual background and the literary traditions on which Shakespeare drew. Examining the theatres and theatrical profession of the time, he also considers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198718624
• ISBN13: 9780198718628
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.4" x 6.9"