ARGONAUT BOOKS

Here is an intimate history of Shakespeare, following him through a single year that changed not only his fortunes but the course of literature as we know it. Reviews [A] brilliant study, which carefully unpacks a single year in Shakespeare's life ... The audacious focus on just one year pays off magnificently, and this solid book isn't a page too long.Sunday Times - Phil BakerBy focusing on a single, extraordinary year in his artistic development, Shapiro has produced a far richer, more intimate portrait of our greatest author than you're likely to find in any ...Read More