Describes Shakespeare's experiences in London and his retirement to the country in a fictional account that includes excerpts from his works.

Alison Green, desperate Valedictorian-wannabe, agrees to produce her school’s disaster-prone production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her second big mistake

Originally published as: Shakespeare: his work and his world / illustrated by Robert Ingpen. 2001.

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