A Study of London in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. Fairman Ordish

9780267634415: A Study of London in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267634412 ISBN 13: 9780267634415

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Shakespeare’s London, revealed through his city and its people

This new edition traces the London that shaped Shakespeare’s life and work, weaving social history, theatre, and place into a vivid portrait. It adds a chapter on Westminster and an itinerary of sites and relics, helping readers walk in the footsteps of the era.

This thoughtful study expands our sense of Elizabethan London beyond the plays. It links real neighborhoods, inns, gardens, and theatres to the scenes and ideas that appear on stage, showing how the city itself acted as a silent co-creator of Shakespeare’s world.

A fresh look at London life in Shakespeare’s time, from streets and gardens to courts and theatres
An integrated tour of key sites, with an itinerary of where to visit and what to notice
Connections between plays and living places, revealing how London shaped the work
Historical context that illuminates how audiences experienced the theatre and city together

Ideal for readers interested in Shakespeare, London history, and theatre history, especially those who want a richer sense of the world behind the plays.

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