A thorough light read about William Shakespeare and his plays. Beginning with the facts and what we know, we get a short biography on the Bard, then, the author fleshes out his life with what would have been normal for a boy/man of that time. Elizabethan theater is covered, including the plot of 4 of the plays - A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, King Lear and The Tempest.
I loved how lines from the plays were used to connect his life story and the time period. Footnotes helped with strange words or meanings. This is a great source for an independent read, or even for a teacher who needs a quick refresher on the life and times of William Shakespeare. Includes a timeline, bibliography, and index.
EL - ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian
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