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Painting an outline of Shakespeare's life within the contemporary political and social scene, this book also introduces his work in the context of the theater of his day. A lively yet authoritative text, supported by carefully chosen pictorial and literary evidence, makes this book the ideal companion for young students of Britain's master dramatist and poet.
William Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, where his father was a well known public official. Yet we know very little about Shakespeare's early life, so much of the early part of this book focuses on life in general in Elizabethan England. Shakespeare's wife and children are mentioned though he seems to have spent little time with them once his theatrical career took off in London. In addition to paintings from the period, there are photos of London and Stratford as well as pictures from movies such as Paul Robeson in Othello, adaptations like West Side Story and even a Zulu Macbeth. Quotes from poetry and plays fill colored squares on each page. The fact that Shakespeare is still quoted and produced every year around the world helps young people understand why his plays are part of every high school English course. The book has a pleasing, interesting layout with information in small, easily read sections. This biographical series covers a wide range of political and cultural figures from William Shakespeare to Pablo Picasso, Bill Gates, Queen Elizabeth II and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It can easily be used by students with a wide range of age and ability. Each book includes a glossary, additional resources and an index. 2004, Raintree, Ages 9 to 14.
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Aaron Urquidez
reviewed William Shakespeare on April 02, 2019
William Shakespeare
I actually want to give this 4 stars for the information in the text, but 3 for the illustrations. I appreciate the concept of the puppet play, but the strings were just annoying. What I really liked about this book was what I learned about Mozart that I'd never known before. For example, I didn't know the details of the relationship between Mozart and his father. I thought they were always on good terms, but apparently not. In fact, I also thought that Mozart and his sister Nannerl were always on good terms, but not so. I also didn't know that he taught music. He seems to have been quite the character. I thought the movie "Amadeus" was exaggerating his eccentricity! I found it interesting that, once he was living on his own in Vienna, he had to compose a new concerto for every performance he gave, even at parties, because people didn't like to hear the same thing twice. No wonder he wrote so much! I also didn't know that he and Constanze had 6 children, only 2 of whom lived. It's too bad that he died so young--think of all the more music he'd have left us had he lived longer. Recommended.
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