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. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 23
... Pembroke Henry Herbert , 2nd Earl of Pembroke c . 1534-1601 Mary Sidney Herbert , Countess of Pembroke c . 1561-1621 Sir Philip Sidney 1554-1586 William Herbert , 3rd Earl of Pembroke 1580-1630 Philip Herbert , 4th Earl of Pembroke 1584 ...
... Pembroke's company had two failed productions at Philip Henslowe's Rose theatre , which marked the end of Pembroke's company . It did not , however , mark the end of Shakespeare's connec- tion with the family . Like the intricate ...
... Pembroke College bears his name to this day . Pembroke was a great friend and supporter of Ben Jonson , gener- ously giving him twenty pounds a year with which to buy books . He developed a special fondness for Shakespeare's friend ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
18 other sections not shown