Famous People, Famous Lives: William Shakespeare

The extraordinary life of England’s greatest dramatist is told in fascinating detail, from his rural beginnings in Stratford-on-Avon, where he was born in 1564, to his phenomenal success in London, where he became a favourite at the glorious court of Queen Elizabeth I. The narrative describes how drama became the popular entertainment form of the day, how theatres were built, and who went to watch the plays. All of Elizabethan life is in this exciting book, which paints a vivid picture of the late 16th century.