This work presents an intimate history of Shakespeare following him through a single year that changed not only his fortunes but the course of literature. How did Shakespeare go from being a talented poet & playwright to become one of the greatest writers who ever lived? In this one exhilarating year we follow what he reads & writes what he saw & who he worked with as he invests in the new Globe theatre & creates four of his most famous plays
- Henry V" " Julius Caesar" " As You Like It" & most remarkably " Hamlet". This book brings the news intrigue & flavour of the times together with wonderful detail about how Shakespeare worked as an actor businessman & playwright to create an exceptionally immediate & gripping account of an inspiring moment in history."