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A year in the life of William Shakespeare, 1599

An intimate history of Shakespeare, following him through a single year--1599--that changed not only his fortunes but the course of literature. How was Shakespeare transformed from being a talented poet and playwright to become one of the greatest writers who ever lived? In this one exhilarating yea...

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Main Author: Shapiro, James, 1955-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2005.
Edition:1st U.S. ed.
Subjects:
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616.
Shakespeare, William, > 1564-1616 > Homes and haunts > England > London.
Dramatists, English > Early modern, 1500-1700 > Biography.
Theater > England > London > History > 16th century.
Southwark (London, England) > Social life and customs.
Globe Theatre (London, England : 1599-1644)
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Table of Contents:
  • Winter
  • A battle of wills
  • A great blow in Ireland
  • Burial at Westminster
  • A sermon at Richmond
  • Band of brothers
  • Spring
  • The globe rises
  • Book burning
  • Is this a holiday?
  • Summer
  • The invisible Armada
  • The passionate pilgrim
  • Simple truth suppressed
  • The forest of Arden
  • Autumn
  • Things dying, things newborn
  • Essays and soliloquies
  • Second thoughts.

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