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Shakespeare & Company: The Story of Lord Chamberlain's Men

Shakespeare & Company: The Story of Lord Chamberlain's Men

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Brody, Paul

Paperback

Shakespeare

ISBN10: 1497419247
ISBN13: 9781497419247
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Mar 21 2014
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.31 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

In 1594, during the reign of Elizabeth I, James Burbage established the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a company that would forever shape the history of theater. Best remembered today as the troupe that included William Shakespeare, their story stretches far beyond the genius of one playwright.

These actors and writers lived and worked in a London buzzing with creativity and danger. The stage brought opportunity, but it also brought risk. Rival troupes fought for audiences. The favor of powerful patrons could mean survival, while their displeasure could spell ruin. In an age where politics and art were deeply entwined, the players of the Lord Chamberlain's Men found themselves navigating a world as dramatic as any performance they gave.

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