Providing important context for his greatest works, Shakespeare's Life presents a thorough biography of the Bard, featuring the latest findings from scholars about his life and his works. Included is coverage of his upbringing in Stratford, his marriage and family life, the process of writing his greatest works, and his life after the theater.

Coverage includes: 

• His early years in Stratford, including his marriage to Anne Hathaway
• His rise to stardom within the London theater scene
• The death of his nine-year-old son, Hamnet
• The...

Literature and the Theater in Shakespeare's Day provides students with the background information they need to fully understand the conditions under which Shakespeare produced his masterpieces. Topics examined in this volume include The Globe Theater, the system of patronage that supported writers, and the important actors and playwrights of the time that influenced Shakespeare's writing.

Coverage includes: 

• Major writers of Shakespeare's time, including Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and Ben Jonson
• The Globe and other London...