Shakespeare With Some Notes on His Early Biography and an Identification of the Characters of William Fenton and Ann Page, With William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway Classic Reprint

William Henty

ISBN 10: 1330857887 / ISBN 13: 9781330857885

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shakespeare With Some Notes on His Early Biography and an Identification of the Characters of William Fenton and Ann Page, With William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330857887
• ISBN 13: 9781330857885
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 150 grams

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Synopsis

Unlock the story behind Shakespeare’s early life and the people who shaped him.

This edition presents a careful look at his Stratford years, his family ties, and the path that led him to London, offering context for readers curious about the poet’s beginnings and the world he lived in.

Delving into biographical details, it draws connections between Shakespeare’s upbringing, his marriage, and the social networks that influenced his craft. The work also surveys contemporary portraits and memorials, helping readers understand how his image has been interpreted over time.

• See how family ties and local legend intersect with historical records to illuminate the bard’s early years.
• Explore the social circle around Anne Hathaway, the Burbages, and other Stratford figures.
• Understand how formative experiences may have shaped Shakespeare’s later writings and career moves.
• Learn about the debates and evidence surrounding his youth, residence, and departure for London.

Ideal for readers of literary history who want a grounded, evidence-based view of Shakespeare’s boyhood and the world that formed him.

About the Author

Dr Robert Harrison (1944 2007) was a member of the Department of History and Welsh History at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, for more than thirty years. His numerous publications on nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American politics, particularly on Congress and the District of Columbia, made a very significant contribution to the field. They include State and Society in Twentieth-Century America (1997) and Congress, Progressive Reform, and the New American State (Cambridge University Press, 2004). An active participant in the research community of American history, Dr Harrison was a long-standing member of BAAS and was closely involved in the British American Nineteenth Century Historians' organization (BrANCH), organizing two major conferences on American history in 2000 and 2004.