The works of William Shakespeare can be intimidating monoliths for the uninitiated. Know It All Shakespeare is your chance to finally jump into the works of the Bard painlessly and without confusion. Know It All: Shakespeare uses a unique approach to grapple with the work and influence of the world's most famous playwright.

This absorbing crash course in William Shakespeare takes the reader through what we know of his life and then turns to uncoding key concepts, themes, and motifs in his plays and works. Finally, the reader is given a succinct look at the Bard's extraordinary literary and linguistic legacy.