William Shakespeare & the Globe
From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night′s Dream, Shakespeare′s celebrated works have touched people around the world. Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare′s...
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From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night′s Dream, Shakespeare′s celebrated works have touched people around the world. Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare′s world-his life in Elizabethan times, the theater world, and the Globe, for which he wrote his plays. Then she brings history full circle to the present-day reconstruction of the Globe theater. Ages 8+
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780064437226 (0064437221)
Publish date: August 8th 2000
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
This was a wonderful book introducing student to the life of Shakespeare and the history of the Globe theater (recently rebuilt in London). It is written in scene and acts much like a play. Really enjoyed it and my kids have now pulled it out on their own to explore.
Hmmm, I'm kind of torn about this one. I love Aliki. She has never let me down and, despite my three star rating, I still don't feel let down. I just think this quite good book could have been even a little better. I always love her presentation of information (very kid friendly and interesting)...
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