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The Life and Times of William Shakespeare

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ari Berk
By (author) Kristen McDermott
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 310,Width 260
ISBN/Barcode 9781840111583
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Templar Publishing
Imprint Templar Publishing
Publication Date 1 April 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

* Winner of the School Library Association's 2011 Children's Choice Information Book Award * Wander the streets of Elizabethan London with the great Bard as your guide! Learn about Shakespeare and the inspiration behind his life's work, as you visit the Globe theatre, explore Queen Elizabeth's court and meet his playwright rivals. Packed with maps to explore, pockets to open and letters to read, this is a treasure trove of information about one of the greatest playwrights to have ever lived. This is a new edition of the 2010 release, with new hardback cover.

Author Biography

Ari Berk is an award-winning writer, artist and scholar of literature, iconography, and comparative myth. Dr. Berk holds degrees in Ancient History (B.A.), American Indian Studies (M.A.), and Comparative Literature and Culture (Ph.D.). He is now a Professor of Folklore and Mythology at Central Michigan University. Kristen McDermott is a Professor of English Literature at Central Michigan University, specializing in Early Modern Drama. Her scholarly articles on Shakespeare and Jonson have appeared in Renaissance Papers, Shakespeare Magazine, Early Theatre and the Language Arts Journal of Michigan.