Shakespeare

By: Bill Bryson

Narrated by: Bill Bryson

Shakespeare: The Illustrated Edition is an exquisitely illustrated, updated edition of Bill Bryson’s bestselling biography of William Shakespeare that takes the reader on an enthralling tour through Elizabethan England and the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship. With more than 100 color and black-and-white illustrations throughout, and updated to include recent discoveries, Shakespeare: The Illustrated Edition evokes the superstitions, academic discoveries, and myths surrounding the life of one of the greatest poets, and makes sense of the man behind the masterpieces.©2007 Bill Bryson; (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishers

fascinating

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I learned all sorts of fascinating facts about Shakespeare and his time.

Bryson

My 3rd Bryson book....all are equally engrossing. I find it hard to put down anything he writes.

Interesting and impeccably researched

A very enjoyable listen, although I feel it is best savoured in morsels as opposed to being bingeworthy. Thank you Mr Bryson.

Very enjoyable

Concise, but enjoyable biography. I particularly like the discussions dealing with the ridiculous anti-Stratfordians. Yes, Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare. I thought this and Schapiro's book are the two best I have come across dealing with the authorship issue. In any case, I would recommend this book for anyone interested in Shakespeare.

Bryson and Shakespeare

Bill Bryson and Shakespeare make a dynamic duo!! Bryson covers so many
facets of Shakespeare, the reader looks forward to each chapter!