William Shakespeare

by Tim Cooke

Book Overview

William Shakespeare's influence on drama and literature--and even the English language itself--is unprecedented. Surprisingly, the renowned playwright's life is full of mystery. This biography presents what is known about Shakespeare as well as the current theories about the unknown, even touching on the controversies about the authorship of some of his plays. Readers will also become familiar with 16th-century England, the monarchs Shakespeare entertained,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482459663
• ISBN13: 9781482459661
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6