What's So Special about Shakespeare?

Description:

More than four hundred years after William Shakespeare s death, his name is known in every corner of the world. Why? Celebrated poet, critic, and Shakespeare enthusiast Michael Rosen answers that question with humor, knowledge, and appreciation, offering a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare s life, his London, and four of his plays: A Midsummer Night s Dream, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest.

subjects: Theater,  Juvenile literature,  History,  Criticism and interpretation,  English Authors,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretation,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, juvenile literature,  Great britain, history,  Great britain, history, juvenile literature,  Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616

People: William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Places: England

Times: 16th century