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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... shillings for printing a book illegally , or " contrary to order . " 8 Over Field's long career the emphasis he placed on printing theological books ( about a third of his output ) occasionally got him in such trouble with the censors ...
... shillings peece in gould , To my Fellowe Henry Condell one other thirty shilling peece in gould , To my Servaunte Christopher Beeston thirty shillings in gould , To my Fellowe Lawrence Fletcher twenty shillings in gould . 39 Leaving ...
... shilling's worth , your five shillings ' worth at the same time , or higher , so you rise to the just rates , and welcome . But , whatever you do , buy . Censure will not drive a trade , or make the jack go . Heminges and Condell state ...
Contents
William Shakespeare | 1 |
Shakespeares Stratford Friends | 9 |
Hamnet Sadler | 17 |
Copyright | |
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