1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare
Baillie Gifford Prize · 2006 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baillie Gifford Prize | 2006 | Winner |
About This Book
A meticulous account of a single transformative year in William Shakespeare's life, exploring the writing of Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, and Hamlet. Winner of the 2006 Samuel Johnson Prize (now Baillie Gifford Prize).
About the Author
James ShapiroAmerican
James S. Shapiro is an American Shakespeare scholar and author. His book 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare won the Samuel Johnson Prize (now the Baillie Gifford Prize) for Non-Fiction in 2006.
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