William Shakespeare: His Family and Friends (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169805613)

William Shakespeare: His Family and Friends is a book written by Charles Isaac Elton that delves into the life and relationships of the famous playwright. The book explores the family background of Shakespeare, his childhood, education, and early career. It also examines his personal relationships with his wife, children, and close friends, including fellow playwrights and actors. Elton draws on historical records and contemporary accounts to offer insights into Shakespeare's life and character, shedding light on the man behind the plays. The book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, his life, and his works.1904. Published after his death, this book was formed from the greater portion of a series of papers the author evidently intended to be the beginning of an exhaustive work on Shakespeare. One part concerns the biography and family history of Shakespeare and the various places connected with his name. The second part discusses several historical studies relating to the sources and production of �������The Tempest.������� The editor has gathered the author's papers and attempted to retain all that seemed ready for publication. The editor's object is to present these papers in their true light as a sound and weighty contribution to Shakespearean scholarship.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: Charles Isaac Elton, A. Hamilton Thompson
ISBN-10: 1169805612
ISBN-13: 9781169805613
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 532
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.32lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.13d