Shakespeare: The World as Stage
by Bill Bryson
Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bill Bryson holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 25.3K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 199 pages.
About Shakespeare: The World as Stage
At first glance, Bill Bryson seems an odd choice to write this addition to the Eminent Lives series. The author of 'The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid' isn't, after all, a Shakespeare scholar, a playwright, or even a biographer. Reading 'Shakespeare The World As Stage', however, one gets the sense that this eclectic Iowan is exactly the type of person the Bard himself would have selected for the task. The man who gave us 'The Mother Tongue' and 'A Walk in the Woods' approaches Shakespeare with the same freedom of spirit and curiosity that made those books such reader favorites. A refreshing take on an elusive literary master.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bill Bryson |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 199 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.79 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,343 |
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What genre is Shakespeare: The World as Stage?
Shakespeare: The World as Stage is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Shakespeare: The World as Stage worth reading?
Based on 25.3K reader ratings, Shakespeare: The World as Stage has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Shakespeare: The World as Stage?
Shakespeare: The World as Stage has 199 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Shakespeare: The World as Stage?
Shakespeare: The World as Stage was written by Bill Bryson. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Shakespeare: The World as Stage?
The ISBN-13 for Shakespeare: The World as Stage is 9780060740220.0.
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