William Shakespeare: The True Story of Life about Great William Shakespeare (A Life from Beginning an Intimate Look into the Life of the Mo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780993808814)

William Shakespeare was the most brilliant writer in the history of the English language. But his life is a complete mystery to us. No biographies were written for almost a hundred years after his death. His friends, family, and all those who knew him as a poet in London's theatrical scene died before anyone could ask them: who was Shakespeare? What was he like? What were his habits, his amusements, his passions?

Inside you will read about...

• A Legend is Born
• The Lost Years
• Early Career
• The Golden Years
• Poetic Works
• The Death of William Shakespeare
• And much more!

Shakespeare spent few of his children's early years with them. He formed a relationship with the theatre and became embroiled in the political issues of the time, which led to dealings with the Queen herself.

Gary O'Connor portrays Shakespeare's life in clarity, starting with his family life, the troubles he had and the making of him ... through relating Shakespeare's life experiences to the plays Shakespeare wrote.