The Illustrated William Shakespeare: 25 Essential Poems

In this gorgeously crafted collection of poems, you’ll find twenty-five of Shakespeare’s most beloved sonnets and excerpts, each brought to life in stunning, full-color collage illustrations. With helpful definitions, critical commentary, and thought-provoking questions for each poem, The Illustrated Shakespeare is the most accessible—and beautiful—introduction to Shakespeare available! Passages include:
“All the world’s a stage”
“To be, or not to be, that is the question”
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”
“Blow, blow, thou winter wind”
“Full fathom five thy father lies”
“The quality of mercy is not strained”
and many more!

Ryan G. Van Cleave is the author of dozens of books for both children and adults. He earned a PhD in American literature with an emphasis in poetry and has taught writing at numerous colleges and universities. As the Picture Book Doctor, Ryan helps celebrities create stories for kids and bring them to life on the page, stage, and screen.