Unlock the world of Shakespeare through his fellow players and friends. This book reveals how his life and works were shaped by real people around him.
This non-fiction work surveys Shakespeare’s relations with colleagues, rivals, and patrons. It weaves together anecdotes about Ben Jonson, Marlowe, Drayton, and other Stratford and London figures to illuminate the man behind the plays. The author mixes literary history with social life, showing how friendship, quarrel, and shared culture influenced Shakespeare’s career and his writing.
- Explore how Shakespeare’s friendships influenced his plays and career.
- Learn about the rivalries and set pieces of Elizabethan drama, including Jonson, Marston, and Dekker.
- See how sports, books, and leisure scenes echo in Shakespeare’s world and vocabulary.
- Get a portrait of Shakespeare’s later years, his circle of fellows, and his lasting legacy.
Ideal for readers of Shakespearean scholarship and readers curious about the social life that fed the plays and the man behind them.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a stimulating collection of essays that sheds light on the lives and relationships of some of Shakespeare's most prominent fellow playwrights, actors, and poets. The author engages in original research to provide new insights into the personal and professional lives of these individuals. The volume explores the literary and historical context of Shakespeare's time, offering a fresh perspective on his work and the cultural landscape in which he operated. Through a series of engaging chapters, the book delves into the friendships, rivalries, and influences that shaped the Elizabethan era's literary scene. It underscores the significance of these relationships in shaping the development of English Renaissance drama, highlighting the collaborative and competitive spirit of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781440087745_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440087745
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781440087745
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 248 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.56 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1440087741
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