Colin Salter is a prolific author of literary history. For Batsford he has written 100 Books that Changed the World, 100 Letters that Changed the World and 100 Children's Books that Inspire our World. He is the author of a biography of Mark Twain and is currently working on a history of the books in one family's threehundred-year-old library. He lives in Edinburgh with his wife, dog and bicycle.
'An entertaining and accessible introduction to Shakespeare's work.' * The Bookseller * ‘And what could be better to end your day than to dip into a book “so full-replete with choice of all delights”…’ -- Choice ‘A dazzling collection of his weighty words, words which so powerfully portray the human condition’ -- LoveReading [A] really great gift’ -- LaurenandtheBooks ‘This is a perfect … way to infuse each day with a few lines by the greatest writer in the English language’ -- The Washington Post ‘Packed with gorgeous illustrations, seasonal extracts and interesting facts.’ -- @bagfullofbooks ‘These collections are easy to dip in and out of without pressure while also providing a beautiful collection of nature poems to enjoy.’ -- Love Reading