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Synopsis
Almost 400 years after his death, interest in Shakespeare's life and work still persists. Much is often made of the fact that Shakespeare is an engima - the usual facets of biographical accounts are irretrevably missing, further enhancing his mystique. But as Dominic Shellard shows in this account, by viewing the playwright in the context of contemporary Elizabethan politics and the business of the theatre, we know more of his existence than is often generally thought, providing a background against which his literary output can be assessed.
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About the Author
Dominic Shellard is at University of Sheffield.
Review
"An excellent introduction to the world's greatest playwright. Lots of photographic and artistic reproductions, a chronology, and a further reading list add to the appeal of this attractive book."--Bloomsbury Review
"A handsome volume... Shellard succeeds very well. Readers who know nothing of the subject will come away from the book well informed, while those familiar with the plays will find their knowledge widened and their understanding deepened. Spacious page design and good-quality paper enhance the many illustrations (most in color)... An excellent resource."--Booklist
"With surprising depth, this readable history presents a sophisticated introduction to Elizabethan England, theater history, and the life of Shakespeare.... It is this respectful review of scholarship and the lively, concise voice that distinguish this title from the standard series biography. The information is enhanced by excellent-quality full-color and black-and-white photographs, period reproductions, and drawings. The chronology is lengthier than most, quite a complete summing up, and includes interesting tidbits that keep it from being dry... A stimulating overview."--School Library Journal (starred review)
"Handsome volume... Shellard succeeds very well. Readers who know nothing of the subject will come away from the book well informed, while those familiar with the plays will find their knowledge widened and their understanding deepened. Spacious page design and good-quality paper enhance the many illustrations (most in color)... An excellent resource."--Booklist
"Oxford recommends William Shakespeare to teens, but adults will also find it to be an excellent introduction to the world's greatest playwright. Lots of photographic and artistic reproductions, a chronology, and a "Further Reading" list add to the appeal of this attractive book."--Bloomsbury Review
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Condition: Good. : Casi 400 años después de su muerte, el interés por la vida y obra de Shakespeare sigue persistiendo. A menudo se le considera un enigma debido a la falta de registros biográficos tradicionales, lo que aumenta su mística. Sin embargo, como muestra Dominic Shellard en este relato, al analizar al dramaturgo en el contexto de la política isabelina contemporánea y el negocio del teatro, es posible conocer mucho más sobre su existencia de lo que generalmente se cree.Esta obra proporciona un trasfondo esencial para evaluar su producción literaria, ofreciendo una visión clara de los eventos principales en la vida del bardo y nuevos conocimientos sobre las circunstancias e influencias que dieron forma a sus obras maestras. El texto y las ilustraciones se basan en las colecciones de manuscritos y libros impresos de la British Library. EAN: 9780712345903 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia|Arte y Cultura|Literatura y Ficción Título: William Shakespeare Autor: Dominic Shellard Editorial: British Library Idioma: en Páginas: 120 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-01-27-53d76c06
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