Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. by Henry Norman Hudson

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Author Hudson, Henry Norman, 1814-1886
Title Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I.
With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England
Note Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I." by Henry Norman Hudson is a biographical work written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life, artistic contributions, and dramatic characters of William Shakespeare, providing an in-depth historical context regarding the evolution of English drama. Hudson explores Shakespeare's heritage, personal life, and his significant influence on literature and theater. The opening of the text introduces the subject matter by emphasizing Shakespeare's renowned status as the preeminent figure in literature. It outlines the scant historical documentation surrounding his life and discusses previous attempts at biographical accounts, highlighting their reliance on traditional materials. Hudson begins to trace Shakespeare’s lineage, detailing the lives of his parents, John and Mary Shakespeare, their socioeconomic status, and significant events in their lives that may have shaped Shakespeare's future, including the connections to the burgeoning world of drama in England. This establishes the groundwork for a fuller exploration of Shakespeare's artistic journey and the cultural backdrop against which his works were created. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Subject English drama -- Early modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600 -- History and criticism
Subject Characters and characteristics in literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 13387
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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