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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... court . When Puritanism threatened entertainers , she protected the theatre companies against its sanctions . A number of Court performances were routinely clustered around Christmastime . From 1591 to 1592 , Lord Strange's Company per ...
... court , and as Warwickshire residents they would have taken that natural interest in each other of people who come from the same small corner of the world . Shakespeare would have known her as the Lady of the Manor of Rowington in his ...
... Court Green , Peter , 114 Greene , Robert , 3 , 106 , 144 Greene , Thomas , 8 , 16 ; children , 33 , 46 ; Welcombe ... Court Inns of Court . See London : Inns of Court James I , 6 , 7 , 18 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 53-55 , 62 , 131 ; invited to ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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