Shakespeare's life:

A thorough biography of the Bard, featuring the latest findings from scholars. Coverage includes: Shakespeare's early years in Stratford, including his marriage to Anne Hathaway; his rise to stardom within the London theater scene; the death of his nine-year-old son, Hamnet; the writing of his...

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Main Author: Foster, Brett 1973-2015 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Chelsea House 2012
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Summary:A thorough biography of the Bard, featuring the latest findings from scholars. Coverage includes: Shakespeare's early years in Stratford, including his marriage to Anne Hathaway; his rise to stardom within the London theater scene; the death of his nine-year-old son, Hamnet; the writing of his greatest works, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and others; his retirement from the theater and move back to Stratford; and much more.--From publisher description
Item Description:Shakespeare's birth and adolescence -- The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford -- Shakespeare the young man -- Anne Hathaway -- Shakespeare's "lost years" -- Shakespeare's 1580s writings? -- Shakespeare's beliefs -- Shakespeare the young actor and writer -- The commercial theaters of London -- Shakespeare's stage -- Shakespeare's early successes -- The plays: aids for reading -- Shakespeare's growing fame -- Shakespeare's books -- Shakespeare back in Stratford -- Shakespeare's triumphs at the Globe -- How to move a theater -- The Globe Theatre today -- Shakespeare the literary lion -- An overlooked Shakespeare poem
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:256 p. ill. (chiefly col.) 25 cm

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