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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... James I became king in 1603 he exceeded her in his enthusiasm for plays , and for Shakespeare's com- pany in particular . Though a friendship in the intimate sense could not have existed between a commoner playwright and his sovereign ...
... James I ( 1566–1625 ) Your children shall be kings You shall be king . Macbeth , act 1 , scene 3 Elizabeth must have seemed an old lady to Shakespeare when he met her . By 1590 she was fifty - seven . Her successor , James I , the only ...
... James so trusted the Countess of Mar that he sought her out to care for his oldest son , the promising Prince Henry whose tragic death at eighteen destined his younger brother Charles to the throne . James had a strong education in ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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