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Shakespeare: The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson (Hardcover, 2007)
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Author:Bryson, Bill. In this much anticipated addition to the Eminent Lives series, Bill Brysons biography of William Shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright.
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In this much anticipated addition to the Eminent Lives series, Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright. Shakespeare's life, despite the scrutiny of generations of biographers and scholars, is still a thicket of myths and traditions, some preposterous, some conflicting, arranged around the few scant facts known about the Bard - from his birth in Stratford to the bequest of his second best bed to his wife when he died. Following his international bestsellers 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' and 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid', Bill Bryson has written a short biography of William Shakespeare for the Eminent Lives series - which seeks to pair great subjects with writers known for their strong sensibilities and sharp, lively points of view.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780007197897
eBay Product ID (ePID)92181277
Product Key Features
Book TitleShakespeare: the World As a Stage
Publication Year2007
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
AuthorBill Bryson
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height209 mm
Item Weight359 g
Item Width141 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorBill Bryson
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- 08 Apr, 2022
Bill on Will
In exploring what is known about Shakespeare, Bryson brings Elizabethan and Jacobean England to life, debunking the flights of fancy that litter the field of Shakespeare study along the way. Well researched but not an academic challenge, it's readable, short, and full of fascinating insights. Bryson's writing style is economical and peppered with his characteristic wit. Very enjoyable!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 14 Apr, 2021
Bryson at his best— as usual.
This writer has discovered the very little we know about Shakespeare and puts those facts into the times in which he lived . More of a very animated history than just a biography.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Nov, 2018
Well Worth Reading.
Thoroughly researched & an easy read. Much enjoyed the historical background, but NOT being a Shakespeare enthusiast, I found myself skipping analysis of the Plays.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Feb, 2019
Good
Interesting book in good conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2021
Excellent reading would shop here again.
Excellent reading would shop here again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Nov, 2018
shakespeare
Love ShakespeareVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jan, 2017
Interesting
Well written with lots of interesting facts without being too dry, as you would expect from Bill Bryson.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
