Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Aspiring Spirit |
2005 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Upstart Crow |
2005 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
| 3 |
A Muse of Fire |
2005 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
| 4 |
The Onlie Begetter |
2005 |
Peter Ackroyd |
Buy |
Shakespeare: the Biography is Peter Ackroyd’s study of William Shakespeare, published in four parts in 2005. The biography traces Shakespeare’s life from his Stratford origins through his London theater career and his lasting cultural influence.
Aspiring Spirit, The Upstart Crow, A Muse of Fire, and The Onlie Begetter each cover a different phase of Shakespeare’s life. The work draws on Ackroyd’s deep knowledge of London’s history and theatrical culture to recreate the world Shakespeare lived and worked in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Shakespeare: the Biography series?
There are four books in the Shakespeare: the Biography series, published in 2005.
What is the first book in the Shakespeare: the Biography series?
The first book in the Shakespeare: the Biography series is Aspiring Spirit, published in 2005.
How is the Shakespeare biography structured?
Ackroyd published his Shakespeare biography in four parts, all in 2005: Aspiring Spirit, The Upstart Crow, A Muse of Fire, and The Onlie Begetter. Together they form a complete biographical portrait of Shakespeare, examining different phases of his life and career. The full biography was also published as a single volume called Shakespeare: The Biography.