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Will in the World

How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare
Pages
384
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover how William Shakespeare became the literary giant we know today. This book explores the influences of Elizabethan life, from royal entertainment to religious tensions and personal tragedies, on his most famous plays. Stephen Greenblatt draws connections between historical events and Shakespeare's creative genius, offering a fresh perspective on the playwright's world and work.

About the author

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Stephen Greenblatt

Stephen Greenblatt is a distinguished literary critic and historian. He is best known for The Swerve and Will in the World, and as a general editor of The Norton Anthology of English Literature.