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Historical The World of Shakespeare by Anna Claybourne and Rebecca Treays $9.95 / Usbourne Publ. / 1997 The World of Shakespeare is a colorful 64-page overview on Shakespeare's works and his influence on the world today, as well as interpretation of his poetry, and plays. Although geared towards younger readers, with its large type and cartoonish illustrations, under closer scrutiny, this book proves suitable for adult consumption. In fact, it provides a plethora of information, including timelines, family trees, photos, woodcuts, interesting facts about the excitement and dangers of Elizabethan life, and discusses Shakespeare's career as a playwright and poet. The World of Shakespeare explains Shakespeare's most enduring tales of love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge, corruption, family feuds, ghosts, witches and murder. Performance and various interpretations of his plays and his use of metaphor in his sonnets are studied. Not only this, but lists Shakespeare's complete works, a who's who, a glossary of terms and phrases, Shakespearean words and characters, important dates, and a quiz on the Bard's life and works, all appear in the back of the book. Appropriate for both for children and adults, The World of Shakespeare provides a wide-ranging look at Shakespeare's amazing literary contribution to humanity, presented in an entertaining and informative way. —Mistress Isa

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