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Will in the world : how Shakespeare became Shakespeare / Stephen Greenblatt
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Will in the world : how Shakespeare became Shakespeare / Stephen Greenblatt

by Stephen Greenblatt

This biography explores the life of William Shakespeare, examining how his personal experiences and the cultural landscape of Elizabethan England influenced his major works. It analyses connections between historical events and key themes found within his plays.

Accession 28293 ISBN 022406276X Publisher Jonathan Cape
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