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.
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.
Who Was William Shakespeare?
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Who Was William Shakespeare?
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| ISBN-13: | 9780448439044 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 12/28/2006 |
| Series: | Who Was? Series |
| Pages: | 112 |
| Sales rank: | 30,807 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.20(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.30(d) |
| Lexile: | 690L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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