(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Offers a glimpse into the life of Shakespeare through vignettes of his family and his relationships with them. This book notes to what extent Shakespeare's family experiences were typical or atypical of the time, and includes at the end of each chapter a discussion of scenes from Shakespeare's plays presenting the relevant familial relationship.

(Hardback)

Through these vivid and animated sketches, readers will come to know about Shakespeare's life and times.

While the book has a lively, accessible narrative tone within chapters, its organization and features make it highly useful to the school library market as well as the academic world.