Description
Book SynopsisTravel back 400 years to visit rowdy theatres and royal palaces to understand what it was like to live in Shakespeare’s Elizabethan England and the influence it had on his ground-breaking work.
This book charts Shakespeare’s phenomenal talent and peeks behind the curtain at his most famous plays, from tragedies such as Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet to comedies such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Taming of the Shrew.
Trade ReviewShakespeare for Everyone is a colourful and visually appealing hardcover book that will provide readers with a snapshot of all things Shakespearean. * Read Plus *
Roberts’ text is brought to life by Sarah Tanat Jones playful illustrations, with colour blocks denoting aspects of history or dialogue from plays and poetry. A table of contents and glossary are also included as well as a timeline of his works. A wonderful overview of Shakespeare’s works for readers with some or no experience of The Bard and his world and a great addition to home or school library.
Highly recommended for readers age 13+ years.
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