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Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare

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Book Synopsis: William Shakespeare was the son of a glovemaker, a small-town boy with a grammar school education. Yet he grew up to become the greatest English-speaking playwright in the world. Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare is both his story and that of a great art rediscovered in the modern world. Drama had been forgotten since the days of ancient Greece, but it reemerged in Elizabethan London with the building of the first modern theater. Its impact can still be imagined today. There were the theaters, open to the weather and featuring neither sets nor curtains, but equipped with dramatic special effects. There were the companies of actors—the leading men, the comedians, the boys who played women's roles—and the playwrights who gave them all lines to say. Best of all, there was William Shakespeare, who rubbed shoulders with noblemen and royalty as well as with the rowdy crowds at the foot of the stage. He was suspected of involvement in a treasonous rebellion, and his last play literally brought down the house when cannon effects set fire to the famous Globe theater and it burned to the ground. Award-winning collaborators Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema have once again created a feast of words and pictures to celebrate the life of a remarkable person from the pages of history: William Shakespeare, a man for all time. " Read more

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Discover the fascinating life of William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright who captivated audiences with his timeless works. In Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, delve into the extraordinary journey of a small-town boy who defied the odds to become the greatest English-speaking playwright in history.

Experience the magic of Elizabethan London, where drama was reborn after centuries of oblivion. With the construction of the first modern theater, a new era of storytelling emerged. Imagine the open-air theaters, where the elements were embraced and stunning special effects transported audiences to another world. Picture the vibrant acting companies, with their brilliant leading men, hilarious comedians, and talented young boys portraying female roles. And above all, picture William Shakespeare, the genius who wove words to create masterpieces.

William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, not only entertained the masses but also mingled with nobles and even members of the royal family. His influence extended beyond the stage, as he witnessed the turbulent times of treasonous rebellion and captured the essence of his era through his pen. And who could forget the final act that sealed his legacy? The destruction of the iconic Globe Theater by a blaze ignited by cannon effects during the performance of his last play.

Join award-winning collaborators Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema in their latest masterpiece, Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare. Through exquisite illustrations and captivating prose, they bring to life the extraordinary journey of a man who left an indelible mark on the world. Experience the magic, the drama, and the legacy of William Shakespeare, a man for all time.

Explore the extraordinary life of William Shakespeare today!

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