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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... scene 2 I'll but bring my young man here to school . Look where his master comes . The Merry Wives of Windsor , act 4 , scene 1 Alexander Aspinall became master of Stratford Grammar School in 1582. He remained in that post until he died ...
... scene was enlivened by three vibrant personalities : Philip Hens- lowe , a theatre manager ; Edward Alleyn , the ... scene 1 I will draw up a list of properties such as our play wants . A Midsummer Night's Dream , act 1 , scene 2 ...
... scene 2 ) Around the time that Shakespeare was writing this remark , Will Kempe turned his share in the Globe over to the other four actor- shareholders ( Shakespeare , Phillips , Pope , and Heminges ) and left the company . In a grand ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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