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K-3
Illustrated by
John Shelley.
The bard's inventiveness with words is showcased in this look at London's Globe Theatre. In lively, conversational text, verso pages present information interspersed with Shakespeare's words or phrases boldfaced; the recto defines the phrase and identifies the play it comes from. Detailed pen-and-ink and watercolor scenes with varied perspectives brim with the bustle and jostle of London and its playgoers. Timeline. Bib.