Shakespeare's FriendsTaking seriously the commonplace that a man is known by the company he keeps—and particularly by the company he keeps over his lifetime—one can learn more about just about anyone by learning more about his friends. By applying this notion to Shakespeare, this book offers insight into the life of the most famous playwright in history, and one of the most elusive figures in literature. The book consists of sketches of Shakespeare's contact and relationships with the people known to have been close friends or acquaintances, revealing aspects of the poet's life by emphasizing ways in which his life was intertwined with theirs. Though it is difficult to get to know this most famous of playwrights, through this work readers can gain insight into aspects of his life and personality that may otherwise have been hidden. |
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... Alleyn ( 1566–1626 ) Not Rocius nor Aesope , those admired tragedians that have lived ever since before Christ was born , could ever performe more in action than famous Ned Alleyn . Pierce Penilesse ( 1592 ) , Thomas Nash Edward Alleyn ...
... Alleyn didn't write to his wife as often as other actors wrote to theirs , indicating how much most of the peripatetic Elizabethan actors treasured their wives and families . Alleyn did write , however . In addition to his own letters ...
... Alleyn's second departure from acting was at an early age . At forty - two his retirement left the title of ... Alleyn was able to settle on her three times that amount , and she had a trust of 1,500 pounds when Alleyn died three years ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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