William Shakespeare

Combining biographical profiles with poetry selections, this multicultural language arts series highlights the lives and talent of some of the world's most influential poets. From Shakespeare's love sonnets to Hughes's songs of the Black experience, each newly designed title introduces high school readers to a distinct literary voice by featuring full-length poems, or excerpts from larger works, and examinations of the writer's style and thematic material. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? / Thou art more lovely and more temperate . . ." Discover these words and more in this exploration of the life and work of 16th-century English poet and playwright William Shakespeare, whose poetry is known best for its sonnet form as well as its transcendent descriptions of love. High school readers will be inspired and develop a newfound appreciation for verse through this biographical nonfiction title. Includes full poems and excerpts from the writer's most famous literary works, such as "Sonnet 18," as well as captivating images and an index.