William Shakespeare
| AUTHOR | Cooke, Tim |
| PUBLISHER | Gareth Stevens Publishing (12/30/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
William Shakespeare's influence on drama and literature--and even the English language itself--is unprecedented. Surprisingly, the renowned playwright's life is full of mystery. This biography presents what is known about Shakespeare as well as the current theories about the unknown, even touching on the controversies about the authorship of some of his plays. Readers will also become familiar with 16th-century England, the monarchs Shakespeare entertained, and what being an actor was like at that time. Doubtless, the introduction to his masterpieces will inspire young thespians to read or attend one of the dramatist's great works.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781482459661
ISBN-10:
1482459663
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.40 x 0.30 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5.7
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 5
Dewey Decimal:
B
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William Shakespeare's influence on drama and literature--and even the English language itself--is unprecedented. Surprisingly, the renowned playwright's life is full of mystery. This biography presents what is known about Shakespeare as well as the current theories about the unknown, even touching on the controversies about the authorship of some of his plays. Readers will also become familiar with 16th-century England, the monarchs Shakespeare entertained, and what being an actor was like at that time. Doubtless, the introduction to his masterpieces will inspire young thespians to read or attend one of the dramatist's great works.
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Author:
Cooke, Tim
Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years as an author and editor. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written widely about general history, including How to Change the World With a Ball of String (Scholastic, 2011).
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