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A Day With William Shakespeare

A Day With William Shakespeare

Clare, Maurice

Paperback

General EducationGeneral World HistoryPlays

ISBN10: 9354599818
ISBN13: 9789354599811
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 8 2021
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A brisk, shining doorway into Elizabethan England. A Day With William Shakespeare opens a window on a life and culture that still shapes our stage and our stories. Maurice Clare's concise, engaging exploration works as a biographical sketch, an educational essay, and a vivid historical portrait. It guides readers through shakespearean culture and the realities of renaissance London with clarity and reverence, turning dense shadows of history into a readable study aid resource for college students and general readers alike. The book distils core ideas about early modern literature into accessible reflections on language, performance, and everyday life, making it a complete guide for those seeking context, not just quotes. Its significance lies in a thoughtful synthesis of biography, history, and literary craft, inviting readers to locate Shakespeare within the bustling streets and parlours of his era. The prose respects the period while speaking directly to contemporary minds, making it a welcome companion for both casual readers and classic-literature collectors. It offers historical insights that illuminate the era's priorities, beliefs, and creative energies, deepening appreciation for the plays and poems that continue to resonate today. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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