dramatists, english

Provides reference information on the life and work of William Shakespeare, featuring a brief biography of the playwright, commentaries on each of his known works, an alphabetical listing of related places, terms, works, documents, references, and people, and a time line, quotations, and a reading list.

Presents alphabetized, cross-referenced, illustrated entries on Shakespeare's life and texts, and Renaissance England; and includes time lines, sidebars, definitions in page margins, and other features designed especially for younger readers. Covers "Acting Companies, Elizabethan" through "History in Shakespeare's Plays.".

Interweaves the words of William Shakespeare with known facts about his life to provide a biography of the sixteenth-century playwright.

Looks at the life and career of sixteenth-century playwright and poet William Shakespeare, and includes a chronology of his work.

Discusses books read by Shakespeare and their influences on his writing.

Discusses the life and times of the famous English playwright, William Shakespeare.

Interrelates the man and his plays and poems with the personalities, the politics, and events of the age.

Alphabetically-arranged entries provide information on Shakespeare's life, influences, and plays, on Shakespearean actors and actresses, on music, art, and criticism inspired by the plays, and on other relevant topics.