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    101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare
    101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare
    101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare
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    101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare

    Written by Jack Goldstein

    Narrated by Kent Harris

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    Did you know that Shakespeare introduced thousands of words into the English language? Do you know what unusual item he left to his wife in his will? Have you heard of the conspiracy theory that suggests Shakespeare didn't write the plays we attribute to him today?

    In this fascinating audio-book, narrator Kent Harris talks us through all of this and more as we discover over 100 amazing facts about the Great Bard. Whether you've seen all his plays or you're just learning about England's greatest playwright, this is the perfect audio-book for you.

    ©2017 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2017 Jack Goldstein Books

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAndrews UK
    Release dateOct 30, 2017
    ISBN9781785387951

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