No Fear Shakespeare: A Companion An Introduction to Shakespeare's Life, World & Plays In Plain English

With this by their side, even reluctant students will become engaged Shakespearians! No Fear Shakespeare: A Companionis an introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare, targeted toward high school students. It showcases selected passages from theNo Fear Shakespearetranslations in an engaging way, with frequent headers and sidebars that break up the page and offer multiple points of entry into the text. The contents include a brief biography of Shakespeare; a portrait of 16th century England, the Renaissance, and culture and education during Shakespeare's time; an overview of Shakespearian-era theater; a look at the Bard's sources; and a discussion of whether Shakespeare is really the author of the plays attributed to him. It's the perfect companion for students...or any reader interested in learning more about Shakespeare.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet.