Shakespeare And His Contemporaries: Together With The Plots Of His Plays, Theatres And Actors (1879) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164176367)

""Shakespeare and His Contemporaries"" is a book written by William Tegg, originally published in 1879. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of William Shakespeare, along with a detailed exploration of the playwright's contemporaries, the theaters of his time, and the actors who performed in his plays. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of Shakespeare's life and work. The first section provides an overview of Shakespeare's life, including his upbringing, education, and early career. The following sections explore the plots of Shakespeare's plays, as well as the historical and cultural contexts in which they were written.The book also delves into the theaters where Shakespeare's plays were performed, including the Globe and the Blackfriars. Tegg provides a detailed description of the layout and design of these theaters, as well as the audiences who attended them.In addition to Shakespeare, Tegg also examines the work of other playwrights of the time, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, and John Webster. He explores the similarities and differences between their work and Shakespeare's, and provides insights into the broader cultural and intellectual trends of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.Overall, ""Shakespeare and His Contemporaries"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of William Shakespeare, as well as the broader cultural context in which he lived and wrote.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.

Author: William Tegg
ISBN-10: 1164176366
ISBN-13: 9781164176367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d