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Shakespeare: The Most Famous Man in London: The Most Famous Man in London

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Shakespeare: The Most Famous Man in London: The Most Famous Man in London
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tony Thompson
SeriesThe Drum
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9781742030708
ClassificationsDewey:822
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Australia
Imprint Black Dog Books
Publication Date 1 May 2009
Publication Country Australia

Description

This is the book for anyone who has ever been forced to study a Shakespeare play. It is Shakespeare in context; sexy, dangerous and a bit scary. Being smart and a little sneaky comes naturally to William Shakespeare - and he is about to make it bigger than he ever dreamed possible. Kids will be fascinated by 'mob football', 'bear baiting' and the gruesome details of Elizabethean London. They will engage with Shakespeare's plays on a whole new level.

Author Biography

Tony Thompson is an old friend of William Shakespeare, and possibly shared a flat with him in a previous life. When he is not writing the ultimate unauthorised celebrity biography, Tony is an English and Literature teacher. His writing has appeared in The Age and The Australian.

Reviews

Takes us straight to the heart of Shakespeare's life and times. It gives his plays an illuminating context. -- John Bell, The Bell Shakespeare Company