Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2] by Nathan Drake
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"Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2]" by Nathan Drake is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The volume explores the life and works of William Shakespeare, including his biography, an analysis of his plays and sonnets, and a look at the cultural, social, and literary contexts of his time. The book offers insights into Shakespeare's relationships, particularly with Lord Southampton, who significantly influenced his early career. The
opening of the book delves into Shakespeare's relationship with Lord Southampton, highlighting the young nobleman's patronage and support for Shakespeare's early works, notably "Venus and Adonis" and "The Rape of Lucrece." Drake provides a detailed biographical sketch of Southampton, describing his education, military accomplishments, and tumultuous political life, illustrating how their connection was rooted in both admiration and obligation. The text sets the framework for understanding the complexities of Shakespeare's career, emphasizing the importance of patronage in the Elizabethan era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Drake, Nathan, 1766-1836 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2] Including the Biography of the Poet; criticisms on his genius and writings; a new chronology of his plays; a disquisition on the on the object of his sonnets; and a history of the manners, customs, and amusements, superstitions, poetry, and elegant literature of his age |
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Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Subject | Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography |
| Subject | English literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts -- England |
| Subject | England -- Civilization -- 16th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53626 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1727 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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