num_pages: 55
description: Who was Shakespeare, and why has his work remained so compelling to us for so many centuries? With conversational text, informative sidebars, and full-color photographs, The Young Person’s Guide to Shakespeare makes Shakespeare’s life and work accessible to young readers. Topics addressed include Shakespeare’s youth, marriage, and family life; the fascinating story of the Globe Theatre and Shakespeare’s life as a playwright and actor in London; an introduction to Shakespeare’s plays and the challenges of performing them; and Shakespeare’s enduring legacy--the enormous influence he still holds over the arts, culture, language, and society hundreds of years later.
language: English
title: The Young Person's Guide to Shakespeare: [Book-and-CD Set]
titlecomplete: The Young Person's Guide to Shakespeare: [Book-and-CD Set]
genres: Childrens
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books