William Shakespeare :
Harmon, Daniel E.,
William Shakespeare : playwright and poet / Daniel E. Harmon. - First edition. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm. - Britannica Beginner Bios .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. Who was William Shakespeare? --
ch. 2. A lad bound for fame --
ch. 3. London life and entertainment --
ch. 4. The plays --
ch. 5. Success and lasting fame.
The "bard of Avon," as he is remembered, earned popularity and fortune during his lifetime more than four hundred years ago. Today, William Shakespeare is more famous than ever. He wrote or cowrote thirty-eight stage comedies, tragedies, and historical dramas. He also penned many romantic poems. Some of the world's best-known literary quotations come from his writings. Young readers will discover why many historians consider him the greatest playwright of all time.
Grade School
Text in English
9781680488159 (library bound) 9781680488142 (pbk.) 9781538300237 (6 pack)
2017018808
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Juvenile literature.
Authors, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography--Juvenile literature.
PR2894 / .H34 2018
822.33 H228 2018
William Shakespeare : playwright and poet / Daniel E. Harmon. - First edition. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm. - Britannica Beginner Bios .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Ch. 1. Who was William Shakespeare? --
ch. 2. A lad bound for fame --
ch. 3. London life and entertainment --
ch. 4. The plays --
ch. 5. Success and lasting fame.
The "bard of Avon," as he is remembered, earned popularity and fortune during his lifetime more than four hundred years ago. Today, William Shakespeare is more famous than ever. He wrote or cowrote thirty-eight stage comedies, tragedies, and historical dramas. He also penned many romantic poems. Some of the world's best-known literary quotations come from his writings. Young readers will discover why many historians consider him the greatest playwright of all time.
Grade School
Text in English
9781680488159 (library bound) 9781680488142 (pbk.) 9781538300237 (6 pack)
2017018808
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 --Juvenile literature.
Authors, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Dramatists, English--Early modern, 1500-1700--Biography--Juvenile literature.
PR2894 / .H34 2018
822.33 H228 2018
