The plays and poetry of William Shakespeare have entertained and enlightened us for more than 400 years. By exploring his life in Elizabethan England, Shakespeare's Notebook provides a fascinating and detailed picture of the man behind the plays, and the theatrical world he inhabited.Through his works, contemporary sources and a wide selection of illustrations, this book reveals how Shakespeare's plays relate to his own roles of husband, father, actor and playwright. It celebrates the enduring legacy of rich language and memorable characters that resonate in many forms today.
| ISBN: | 9781837051502 |
| Publication date: | 23rd April 2026 |
| Author: | Sophie Collins |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Genres: |
Biography: writers Social and cultural history Literary studies: c 1400 to c 1600 Literary studies: plays and playwrights Diaries, letters and journals Gift Books |
The plays and poetry of William Shakespeare have entertained and enlightened us for more than 400 years. By exploring his life in Elizabethan England, Shakespeare's Notebook provides a fascinating and detailed picture of the man behind the plays, and the theatrical world he inhabited.Through his works, contemporary sources and a wide selection of illustrations, this book reveals how Shakespeare's plays relate to his own roles of husband, father, actor and playwright. It celebrates the enduring legacy of rich language and memorable characters that resonate in many forms today.
Shakespeare's Notebook features in the following genres: Biography: writers, Social and cultural history, Literary studies: c 1400 to c 1600, Literary studies: plays and playwrights, Diaries, letters and journals, Gift Books
Shakespeare's Notebook is available in Hardback
Shakespeare's Notebook was written by Sophie Collins and published by The History Press
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