William Shakespeare by Stanley Wells
A Textual Companion
This concise portrait reconstructs the life of an Elizabethan playwright-poet from sparse records, tracing a path from provincial origins and family life to a prominent career in London’s theaters and canny business ventures. It surveys the plays and poems in their performance and historical contexts, highlighting sources, collaboration, and the workings of the playhouse. Throughout, it separates evidence from myth, clarifies textual and publishing issues, and assesses the enduring cultural legacy.
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- Published
- 1987
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- British
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- Original Language
- English
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