WHO WAS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE?
What kind of world made the man who was capable of producing so many of the world's literary masterpieces, and what kind of life did he live? In this fascinating new book, Dympna Callaghan explores the question of Shakespeare's life in order to throw new light on his works.
Organized as a series of juxtapositions between his life and writing, Who Was William Shakespeare? provides a clear guide to selected plays and sonnets, while deepening our knowledge about the writer's literary achievement and his historical moment.
Shakespeare's life cannot explain his works, but it can help us to understand them.