dramatists, english

Presents a biography of sixteenth-century British playwright and poet William Shakespeare and chronicles his many works of drama during the Elizabethan period.

Summarizes and analyzes the arguments regarding the Shakespeare authorship controversy.

Presents biographical information on William Shakespeare's family life and marriage, and includes background on his relationships with the theater, his audiences, and political figures such as Queen Elizabeth.

An account of Shakespeare's life and times based on contemporary documents, none dated later than 1635.

A biography of the English poet and playwright. Illustrated with 24 color plates and 116 black-and-white illustrations.

An account of Shakespeare's life and times, based on contemporary documents, emphasizes his life as a working member of the London theatre.

Draws on the list of man's seven ages found in William Shakespeare's play "As You Like It" to highlight key events in the playwright's life and explore their impact on the Bard's work.

Presents an examination of the life of William Shakespeare through the prism of one year, 1599, describing what he reads and writes, what he sees, and how he creates four famous plays.

Focuses on the life and career of William Shakespeare in the context of his time and culture.