Here is a colorful and entertaining odyssey filled with engaging information that will enhance your students’ understanding of William Shakespeare.  Who exactly was the man named William Shakespeare?  What are the truths behind the intriguing myths, legends and mysteries of Shakespeare’s life?  What can we learn about everyday life and its challenges in 16th century England?  With this fine CD-Rom supported either by a Mac or a PC platform, your students will interact with the places and events that shaped Shakespeare’s life and provided the inspiration for his plays.  Discovering Shakespeare will take users on an epic voyage of discovery that is fascinating, fun and informative, complete with 60 minutes of color video shot on location in England.  Come along and take guided tours with British Shakespearean experts and watch interviews with British and Shakespearean actors.  Included are synopses of 37 Shakespearean plays, plus eight sonnets and other works.

(1 CD-ROM)