The Life of William Shakespeare

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A Critical Biography

By Lois Potter

Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies

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The Life of William Shakespeare by Lois Potter offers an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare's life, meticulously piecing together historical details and scholarly research. The biography provides insights into the playwright's personal experiences, cultural influences, and the remarkable impact of his work, capturing the essence of Elizabethan and Jacobean England. Potter weaves a narrative that not only examines Shakespeare's upbringing and career but also delves into the societal and artistic movements of his time.
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You might enjoy this insightful biography if you're fascinated by the intricate details of William Shakespeare's life and how his experiences influenced his legendary body of work. With its rich historical context, the book appeals to both theatre enthusiasts and those interested in the cultural and social fabric of Elizabethan England.

The Life of William Shakespeare

The Life of William Shakespeare is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of Shakespeare's life and works focusing on oftern neglected literary and historical contexts: what Shakespeare read, who he worked with as an author and an actor, and how these various collaborations may have affected his writing.

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The Life of William Shakespeare is a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of Shakespeare's life and works, focusing on often neglected literary and historical contexts: what Shakespeare read, who he worked with as an author and an actor, and how these various collaborations may have affected his writing.

Written by an eminent Shakespearean scholar and experienced theatre reviewer, this book pays particular attention to Shakespeare's theatrical contemporaries and the ways in which they influenced his writing. It offers an intriguing account of the life and work of the great poet-dramatist, structured around the idea of memory.

Exploring often neglected literary and historical contexts, The Life of William Shakespeare illuminates the life and works of one of the greatest writers in the English language.

Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies

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The Life of William Shakespeare by Lois Potter is praised for its insightful use of theatrical knowledge to bring depth to Shakespeare's life, making him a more substantial figure. The book is highly recommended for its appeal to readers interested in deepening their understanding of Shakespeare's works. It is celebrated for its comprehensive approach, weaving together personal, historical, and cultural aspects with a masterful grasp of the facts.

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ISBN: 9781118281529

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 512

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Biography & Memoir Lois Potter Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies

About the Author

Lois Potter recently retired as Ned B. Allen Chair at theUniversity of Delaware. She has also taught at the Universities ofAberdeen, Leicester, and Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle, and at TsudaCollege, Tokyo. Her publications include Twelfth Night: Text andPerformance (1986), the Arden edition of The Two NobleKinsmen (1997, 2001), and Shakespeare in Performance:Othello (2002). She is also the editor of two volumes in theRevels History of Drama in English series (1981 and 1984), and hasbeen a frequent reviewer of plays for the Times LiterarySupplement, Shakespeare Quarterly, and ShakespeareBulletin.