Nine Lives of William Shakespeare
Title | Nine Lives of William Shakespeare PDF eBook |
Author | Graham Holderness |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 2013-09-12 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 144116846X |
Acclaimed as the greatest dramatist of all time, William Shakespeare needs little introduction. Or does he? Going beyond Shakespeare the writer and actor, Graham Holderness explores the fact and fiction, tradition and myth, surrounding Shakespeare's life. Combining biography and fictional narrative, Holderness takes a fresh critical approach to the problem of piecing together a definitive account of Shakespeare's life and work from scant historical information. Instead, this study builds upon and examines the many theories that surround the life of this well-known, yet remarkably unknown man. Nine Shakespeares are presented: writer, player, butcher boy, businessman, husband, friend, lover, Catholic and portrait. By carefully critiquing these biographies and reimagining these nine men, Nine Lives of William Shakespeare creates a unique picture of how this playwright became Shakespeare as he is understood today. Shakespeare Now! is a series of short books that engage imaginatively and often provocatively with the possibilities of Shakespeare's plays. It goes back to the source – the most living language imaginable – and recaptures the excitement, audacity and surprise of Shakespeare. It will return you to the plays with opened eyes.
Nine Lives of William Shakespeare
Title | Nine Lives of William Shakespeare PDF eBook |
Author | Graham Holderness |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 227 |
Release | 2013-09-12 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1441197451 |
Acclaimed as the greatest dramatist of all time, William Shakespeare needs little introduction. Or does he? Going beyond Shakespeare the writer and actor, Graham Holderness explores the fact and fiction, tradition and myth, surrounding Shakespeare's life. Combining biography and fictional narrative, Holderness takes a fresh critical approach to the problem of piecing together a definitive account of Shakespeare's life and work from scant historical information. Instead, this study builds upon and examines the many theories that surround the life of this well-known, yet remarkably unknown man. Nine Shakespeares are presented: writer, player, butcher boy, businessman, husband, friend, lover, Catholic and portrait. By carefully critiquing these biographies and reimagining these nine men, Nine Lives of William Shakespeare creates a unique picture of how this playwright became Shakespeare as he is understood today. Shakespeare Now! is a series of short books that engage imaginatively and often provocatively with the possibilities of Shakespeare's plays. It goes back to the source – the most living language imaginable – and recaptures the excitement, audacity and surprise of Shakespeare. It will return you to the plays with opened eyes.
The Life and Times of William Shakespeare
Title | The Life and Times of William Shakespeare PDF eBook |
Author | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Publisher | Britannica Educational Publishing |
Pages | 125 |
Release | 2012-12-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1615309314 |
As with many writers before and since, William Shakespeare was influenced by the events that took shape all around him. Sweeping changes to Englands politics, language, and culture that took place during his lifetime were the fertile ground from which the Bard drew inspiration. Shakespeares life is surveyed and the social context in which he created his greatest drama and poetry is examined.
A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles
Title | A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles PDF eBook |
Author | Sidney Sir Lee |
Publisher | DigiCat |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 2022-09-04 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles" by Sidney Sir Lee. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
A Life of William Shakespeare
Title | A Life of William Shakespeare PDF eBook |
Author | Sir Sidney Lee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 524 |
Release | 1898 |
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The Life of William Shakespeare. [With Verses Upon Him.]
Title | The Life of William Shakespeare. [With Verses Upon Him.] PDF eBook |
Author | William Shakespeare |
Publisher | |
Pages | 58 |
Release | 1791 |
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Life of William Shakespeare, by E. Malone
Title | Life of William Shakespeare, by E. Malone PDF eBook |
Author | William Shakespeare |
Publisher | |
Pages | 724 |
Release | 1821 |
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