William Shakespeare: England's Greatest Playwright and Poet

This fascinating book focuses on the historical currents that influenced Shakespeare's life and work. Born into an era of intense civil, political, and religious strife, Shakespeare lived in an England plagued by religious warfare, disease, and poverty. At the same time, he was also witness to dazzling spectacles, scarcely believable tales of exploration, and the birth of live theater as we know it. Out of this creative and volatile social environment, Shakespeare's artistry emerged. This richly detailed biography provides invaluable context to his work.