Bibliograph

Shakespeare, written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

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Shakespeare, written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

Language

eng

Abstract

Discover the life and times of one of history's greatest playwrights with Eyewitness Shakespeare. Learn where Shakespeare found his best sources of inspiration, why heroines were played by boy actors, how to stage a swordfight, the highlights of Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies, histories, and peotry, and much, much more!

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shakespeare

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

839673313

Responsibility statement

written by Peter Chrisp ; photographed by Steve Teague

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

Table Of Contents

Shakespeare's birthplace -- Going to school -- Religious conflict -- A country childhood -- Country fun -- The lost years -- Up to London -- London shows -- Queen Elizabeth's court -- The playwrights -- England at war -- Plague and poetry -- Enemies and protectors -- The Lord Chamberlain's Men -- 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 -- Adventures and fairy tales -- Science and superstition -- Return to Stratford -- Book publishing -- Shakespeare's legacy -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Quotations -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments

Target audience

juvenile

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Eyewitness ShakespeareEyewitness

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