Shakespeare: A Life

Honan, Park

ISBN 10: 0198117922 / ISBN 13: 9780198117926

Editore: Oxford University Press, New York, New York, U. S. A., 1999

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Bce (Book Club Edition). The Number Line Indicates A Second Printing Of This Hardcover Edition. Minor Rubbing Of The Jacket On The Back, Else Fine/Fine. Codice articolo 036592

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Titolo: Shakespeare: A Life

Casa editrice: Oxford University Press, New York, New York, U. S. A.

Data di pubblicazione: 1999

Legatura: Hardcover

Condizione: Fine

Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine

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Riassunto:

In the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date narrative of Shakespeare's life ever written, Park Honan uses a wealth of fresh information to dramatically alter our perceptions of the actor, poet, and playwright.

The young poet's relationships, his early courtship of Anne Hathaway, their marriage, his attitudes to women such as Jennet Davenant, Marie Mountjoy, and his own daughters, are seen in a new light, illuminating Shakespeare's needs, habits, passions and concerns. Park Honan examines the world of the playing companies ― the power of patronage, theatrical conditions, and personal rivalries ― to reveal the relationship between the man and the writing, and using previously unpublished material explores the causes of Shakespeare's success; Stratford childhood, his parents' capabilities, and his preparations for a London career. Shakespeare: A Life casts new light on the complexity and fascination of Shakespeare's life and his extraordinary development as an artist.

Recensione:

this is now the best available life of Shakespeare. (Stanley Wells, The Observer 18/10/98)