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William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet that produced most of his work in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works continue to influence modern pop culture despite being created hundreds of years ago.
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Living in Elizabethan England by The long reign of Elizabeth I stands out as an invigorating and creative period in English history. This volume of edited essays explores the living environment, the role of society, and the arts and leisurely pursuits of the age.
Women in the Age of Shakespeare by This book offers a look at the lives of Elizabethan era women in the context of the great female characters in the works of William Shakespeare.
Bedside, Bathtub and Armchair Companion to Shakespeare by 
Critical Survey of Shakespeare's Plays by EBOOK AND PRINT. Critical Survey of Shakespeare's Plays, Salem Press' newest Shakespearean study guide, closely examines all 38 of Shakespeare's plays, as well as Shakespeare's life, style, technique, and influences.
Critical Survey of Shakespeare's Sonnets by EBOOK AND PRINT. The Critical Survey of Shakespeare's Sonnets offers a collection of new essays on the Sonnets written by William Shakespeare, the most famous English playwright of all time. A basic part of the literature curriculum, Shakespeare's works-still being introduced to students, from high school through college, four centuries after their composition-have never lost their popularity.
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