A biography of William Shakespeare, discussing his early years in Stratford, marriage to Anne Hathaway, rise in fame, death of his nine-year-old son, his work, and his retirement from the theater.
Examines Rome's significance in literary history, discussing the city's history and its impact on the lives, careers, and works of such writers as Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Keats. Includes an annotated list of places of interest.
