A succinct overview of Shakespeare's life and works.
The latest entry in an exciting new Encyclopædia Britannica series is a succinct overview of Shakespeare's life and works. Shakespeare, Ben Jonson wrote, "was not of an age, but for all time." The Bard's works are now read and performed more often and in more countries than ever before, and a knowledge of Shakespeare is essential for anyone who aspires to cultural literacy. This guide provides an authoritative examination of Shakespeare's life, works, world, and major characters, offering concise entries on everything from "Authorship" and All's Well That Ends Well to The Winter's Tale and "Women." There are even special essays from the world's foremost scholars of Shakespeare, making this volume indispensable for both the seasoned follower of Shakespeare and the student looking for a handy guide to the Bard's life, work, and legacy.
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