--- product_id: 38461714 title: "Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009" brand: "bill bryson" price: "€ 59.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/38461714-shakespeare-the-illustrated-and-updated-edition-hardcover-illustrated-november-3 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009 **Brand:** bill bryson **Price:** € 59.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009 by bill bryson - **How much does it cost?** € 59.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/38461714-shakespeare-the-illustrated-and-updated-edition-hardcover-illustrated-november-3) ## Best For - bill bryson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bill bryson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61BsP6HoQeL.jpg) ![Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51NJC0RaMQL.jpg) ![Shakespeare (The Illustrated and Updated Edition) Hardcover – Illustrated, November 3, 2009 - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/319rRgvZIIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brush up your Shakespeare in this delightfully concise biography by Bill Bryson *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018* William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is the greatest author in English literature. Yet we know very little of the peerless wordsmith whose plays and poetry stand at the very summit of literary excellence. Bill Bryson is the Des Moines Iowa born literary gadabout who brings Shakespeare to the forefront in this slim volume from the Eminent Lives series of brief biographies of famous persons. Bryson's book confesses to us that we really know very little about Shakespeare. He was born in Stratford upon the Avon; wed Ann Hathaway a woman eight years his senior; produced three children with Ann and spent several years in London's busy theatrical scene. We have only three portraits which may or not be him. Shakespeare wrote in all genres from great comedies such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Taming of the Shrew and many others to the profound tragedies of Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and others. He also wrote outstanding history plays such as Henry V, Richard III and others. Bryson is good in describing the sixteenth century world of England. A time of plague and early death. In all of England the population was between 3 and 5 million. Women had to be played by men on the stage,. Shakespeare was both an actor and director and performed at the Globe theatre. The playwright gave us phrases and introduced words to his audience which are still in use to this very day. Bryson's book may be completed in one or two sitting and is a great book to refresh your understanding of Shakespeare. Recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of Bryson's best *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2016* Bill Bryson may not be for everyone, but he is right in my wheel house. His History of Nearly Everything is one of my all time favorites and I've read 5 or 6 of his travel books too. Bryson's self deprecating humor and intelligence makes his presentation of history extremely entertaining and thought provoking. There aren't a lot of 'facts' in this biography as there aren't a lot of fact's we know for sure about Shakespeare. But what Bryson doesn't know about Shakespeare can fill a book.My favorite chapter dealt with the etymology of the english language, a subject Bryson explored in his book "The Mother Tongue". Shakespeare had a profound effect on the development of the english we speak today and Bryson goes into great detail about phrases and words that first appear in Shakespeare's works.Bryson doesn't just present facts, he presents sources. Sometimes going into great detail about their personal life and motives so the reader can evaluate their validity. All done with a humor and wit that keeps you from taking any of it too seriously.I recommend this book for anyone with a pulse and a sense of humor. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book, great content, but the print is a bit small and pale *by L***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018* I wish the font size was larger and the type color was a bit darker. I have given this to a friend, but listened to it in the audio version which I prefer. It is read by the author and much better (to me) than reading the book. I bought the book to get some of the facts about Shakespeare's words ... that he added to the English language. About 1,700 words he created or put into use, and 400 or so that are still very commonly used. And he created many expressions that we still use, such as "save face" and so on. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/38461714-shakespeare-the-illustrated-and-updated-edition-hardcover-illustrated-november-3](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/38461714-shakespeare-the-illustrated-and-updated-edition-hardcover-illustrated-november-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-22*