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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... gives his son Laertes in Hamlet . From 1571 to 1575 the master of the upper school was Simon Hunt , who held a B.A. ... give way to a rowdiness that at least once , in the time of Mr. Hunt , required payment for a broken window . Under ...
... give us most of the records that document Shakespeare's life . From them we get the names of numerous acquaintances and friends . The Belott- Mountjoy legal suit , the Blackfriars Gatehouse purchase , various land and housing purchases ...
... give us the Coppies of any one of them . Also within three yeares hee hadt broken and dismembered five Companies . " 3 No one would have wished for bearbaiting at the Globe , or desired a closer friendship between the crafty owner of ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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