Shakespeare: His Life and Works

Alan Riding, Leslie Dunton-Downer, 2021

Overview

Explore the history, themes, and language of William Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets through this richly illustrated guide. Covering comedy, romance, history, and tragedy, Shakespeare's vast canon remains remarkably fresh and relevant centuries after its creation. This accessible volume offers a lavish celebration of the Bard, detailing his 39 plays, sonnets, and narrative poems.

Who it's for

• Fans of William Shakespeare's works
• Readers interested in Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre
• Students of English literature and language

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• Published by Dorling Kindersley
• 480 pages
• English language
• ISBN: 9780241446584
• Published in 2021