Presents a practical introduction to the life and works of William Shakespeare, designed specifically for high school students.

"An introduction to Shakespeare's life, world & plays (in plain English)"--Cover.

What's so great about Shakespeare? -- Famous Shakespeare lovers -- How did Shakespeare get so smart? -- What did Shakespeare care about? -- Five mysteries of Shakespeare's life--and why they matter -- Someone else write Shakespeare's plays? -- Famous Shakespeare haters -- Where did Shakespeare get his ideas? -- Shakespeare's world -- Shakespeare's theater -- Shakespeare's language -- The five greatest Shakespeare characters -- Shakespeare's plays : everything you really need to know about each of Shakespeare's plays -- Bonus--poetry!