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Shakespeare and the Theatre

Name: Shakespeare and the Theatre
ISBN: 9780600588351

By Andrew Langley

How did a Stratford schoolboy become England’s most famous playwright and theatre-maker?

informative illustrated accessible engaging

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Shakespeare and the Theatre about?

Step into Tudor England and discover the world of William Shakespeare. This lively, illustrated biography follows him from his childhood in Stratford-upon-Avon to his years as a playwright, actor and theatre-maker in London. Learn how audiences watched plays at the Globe, what life was like backstage and how Shakespeare created some of the most famous dramas ever written. From his early successes to his later years, this book brings the extraordinary life of England’s best-known writer vividly to life.

About the author

Andrew Langley is a British author who has written many exciting non-fiction books for children. He loves exploring topics like history, science, food, and famous people. Andrew’s books make learning fun and easy to understand, helping readers discover amazing facts about the world around them.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

1996

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