num_pages: 105
description: The beloved plays of Shakespeare are still produced everywhere, yet the life of the world's most famous playwright remains largely a mystery. Young Will left the town of Stratford to pursue theater in London, where his work eventually thrived and made him a famous and wealthy man. With black-and-white illustrations that include a diagram of the famous Globe theater, Celeste Davidson Mannis puts together the pieces of Shakespeare's life and work for young readers.
language: English
title: Who Was William Shakespeare?
titlecomplete: Who Was William Shakespeare?
characters: William Shakespeare
genres: Middle Grade, Historical, Biography, Chapter Books, Childrens, School, Picture Books, Nonfiction, History, Biography Memoir
ratings_count: 1169
series: Who Was . . . ? Series
publisher: Penguin Workshop