Shakespeare the Boy

""Shakespeare the Boy"" by William J. Rolfe is a biographical account of the early life of William Shakespeare, one of the most famous playwrights in history. The book delves into Shakespeare's childhood and adolescence, exploring the influences that shaped his personality and creative genius. Rolfe examines Shakespeare's family background, education, and early experiences in the theater, providing a comprehensive portrait of the young artist. The book also includes a discussion of the historical context in which Shakespeare lived, as well as an analysis of the literary and cultural trends of the time. ""Shakespeare the Boy"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and works of this iconic figure in literature.1896. Illustrated. With sketches of the home and school life, the games and sports, the manners, customs and folklore of the time. The book is the outcome of a series articles written for Youth's Companion. The Contents are divided into five parts including: His Native Town and Neighborhood; His Home Life; At School; Games and Sports; and Holidays, Festivals, Fairs, etc. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

William James Rolfe (1827-1910) was an educator, editor and scholar, best known for the editions of Shakespeare plays that he prepared for use in elementary schools. The degree of A.M. was conferred on him by Harvard in 1859 and by Amherst in 1865, and that of Litt. D. by Amherst in 1887. He was the president of Emerson College 1903 until 1908.