" He was not of an age, but for all time!"

The prophetic words of Ben Jonson in his dedicatory poem prefacing

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This highly illustrated work of reference contains hundreds of images & facts that encapsulate the glory of this amazing man, his life, his works including plays, poetry & sonnets, his language & legacy.

Few people can have ever been so renowned across the international divides for such a remarkable length time, with no sign of diminishment in enthusiasm as the centuries pass.

William Shakespeare was born April 1564 & died 23 April 1616, four hundred years ago. Today the bard from Queen Elizabeth Is Merrie England is the most-read author in the world. His works are truly international, with copies of plays & poetry by William Shakespeare exceeding four billion.

He is among the most translated authors in history, eclipsed only by the Bible.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781849311311
• Author: Gill Davies
• Publisher: Worth Press
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 256
• Dimensions: 28 x 22 x 3cm













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