William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is one of our best-known literary figures and as a result we know more about him than other professional playwrights of the time. For some insights, try these sources:
Selected key books
Shakespeare A to Z A good one-volume introductory reference book to Shakespeare’s life and times.
William Shakespeare: the extraordinary life of the most successful writer of all time Using hundreds of colour illustrations, Gurr provides the context in which to view Shakespeare’s life and works.
William Shakespeare: an illustrated biography A popular biography of Shakespeare, beautifully illustrated with scenes from Shakespearean plays.
Shakespeare : the biography This biography brings Shakespeare to life by exploring the context of his world.
Searching for Shakespeare Searching for Shakespeare looks at the artist’s overall biography and life’s work.
Will in the world : how Shakespeare became Shakespeare This biography enables us to see, hear, and feel how an acutely sensitive and talented boy could have become the world's greatest playwright.
DVDs
In search of Shakespeare
Recommeded websites
Folger Shakespeare Library
Internet Shakespeare
Records of Early English Drama (REED)
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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