The Graphic Life of Shakespeare
About this ebook
Written by Shakespeare scholar and Sunday Times bestselling author Emma Smith, this unique graphic novel tells the complete story of the Bard's life - interweaving references to his enduring works - immersing us deep in one of the greatest imaginations of all time.
From humble beginnings as a glovemaker to rising cultural icon in bohemian theatre, from intimate family life to culture-defining plays, this vivid biography imagines all the pivotal moments of Shakespeare's life and his captivating world.
Split into 5 Acts set in 16th-century England with all its vibrancy and chaos, this book describes Shakespeare's struggles with identity; his personal crises over wealth, success and selling out; and his rivalries with some of the period's most colourful characters.
Colourful, stirring and hugely entertaining, this is the Shakespeare biography every fan must have.
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About the author
Emma Smith is Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hartford College, University of Oxford. Emma is a Trustee of The Royal Shakespeare Company and in 2023 she was the Sam Wanamaker Fellow at Shakespeare's Globe. Her books include Shakespeare's Trees, The First Elizabethans, Portable Magic and This Is Shakespeare which was a Sunday Times bestseller and translated into several languages. This is her first graphic novel.
Michael Hirshon (Illustrator)
Michael Hirshon heads the Illustration course at the University of Utah, as an Assistant Professor in the College of Fine Arts. He holds an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts and his previous clients include The New York Times, Google, American Express, The Washington Post, Forbes and New Statesman Magazine.
