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Happy Birthday, Shakespeare |
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Though no birth records exist, church records indicate that a William Shakespeare was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564.
From this, it is believed he was born on or near April 23, 1564, and this is the date scholars acknowledge as William Shakespeare's birthday.
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Bardisms: Shakespeare for All Occasions
Barry Edelstein - Harper; First Edition edition Format: Book
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The plays and poetry of the Immortal Bard make up a vast repository of wit and wisdom. If there's an occasion that needs commemorating, chances are there are some lines from Shakespeare that will do the job right. Whether you want to craft an elegant toast, lecture, or missive,... |
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Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare?
James Shapiro - Simon & Schuster; 1 edition Format: Book
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In this remarkable book, Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro explains when and why so many people began to question whether Shakespeare wrote his plays. Among the doubters have been such writers and thinkers as Sigmund Freud, Mark Twain, and Helen Keller. It is a fascinating story, replete... |
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Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups: Everything You Need to Know About the Bard
E. Foley - Plume Books Format: Paperback
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For parents keen to help with their children's homework, casual theatre-goers who want to enhance their enjoyment and understanding, and the general reader who feels they should probably know more, Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups includes information on the key works, historical... |
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The Shakespeare Book
DK - DK Format: Book
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The Shakespeare Book brings the work of William Shakespeare to life with full-color photography, images, idea webs, timelines, and quotes that help you understand the context of Shakespeare's plays and poems.
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