A Year In The Life Of William Shakespeare: 1599

A Year In The Life Of William Shakespeare: 1599

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Author: James Shapiro
Binding: Hardback
Published: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

This historical account A Year In The Life Of William Shakespeare 1599 chronicles the pivotal events and creative ferment that defined William Shakespeare's life during a single, transformative year. James Shapiro uncovers the political turmoil, personal challenges, and theatrical innovations that shaped the Bard's most iconic works, including Hamlet and Julius Caesar. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of Elizabethan London, illustrating how the era's anxieties and ambitions directly influenced Shakespeare's dramatic genius. It details the construction of the Globe Theatre and the intense pressures of playwriting, offering readers an intimate understanding of the playwright's world.

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Description

Author: James Shapiro
Binding: Hardback
Published: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2005

Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings

This historical account A Year In The Life Of William Shakespeare 1599 chronicles the pivotal events and creative ferment that defined William Shakespeare's life during a single, transformative year. James Shapiro uncovers the political turmoil, personal challenges, and theatrical innovations that shaped the Bard's most iconic works, including Hamlet and Julius Caesar. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of Elizabethan London, illustrating how the era's anxieties and ambitions directly influenced Shakespeare's dramatic genius. It details the construction of the Globe Theatre and the intense pressures of playwriting, offering readers an intimate understanding of the playwright's world.