A review by cspeet
Shakespeare: The World as a Stage by Bill Bryson

3.0

This was a cute little book that, more than anything else, reveals how little we actually know about William Shakespeare. Based on artwork and public records, the author takes the reader through Shakespeare's life, discussing what we know for sure and what various theories have been put forth by Shakespeare scholars. At the end, Bryson gives an interesting but brief study of the theories suggesting that someone other than Shakespeare actually wrote the play. A slender volume, but a quick and entertaining read overall.