This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 17010834
Title:
A Life of William Shakespeare
with portraits and facsimiles
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1899 Smith, Elder and Co. edition by Les Bowler
Summary: "A Life of William Shakespeare" by Sir Sidney Lee is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive biography aims to provide a clear and practical narrative of the renowned playwright’s life, detailing the facts surrounding his career, achievements, and reputation, while steering clear of purely aesthetic criticism. The opening of the work establishes the author’s objective to fill a perceived gap in Shakespearean literature by presenting a well-organized summary of verifiable information regarding the dramatist’s life. Lee emphasizes that the book is based on extensive research and efforts to clear up ambiguities related to Shakespeare's background, personal history, and literary endeavors. He outlines what readers can expect in terms of new insights into key aspects of Shakespeare's life, including his family background, education, and relationships, as well as discussions about his financial affairs and his connections with notable contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Sidney, Sir, 1859-1926
EBook No.: 23464
Published: Nov 12, 2007
Downloads: 348
Language: English
Subject: Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Biography
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Bibliography
Subject: Stratford-upon-Avon (England) -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17010834
Title:
A Life of William Shakespeare
with portraits and facsimiles
Note: Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1899 Smith, Elder and Co. edition by Les Bowler
Summary: "A Life of William Shakespeare" by Sir Sidney Lee is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive biography aims to provide a clear and practical narrative of the renowned playwright’s life, detailing the facts surrounding his career, achievements, and reputation, while steering clear of purely aesthetic criticism. The opening of the work establishes the author’s objective to fill a perceived gap in Shakespearean literature by presenting a well-organized summary of verifiable information regarding the dramatist’s life. Lee emphasizes that the book is based on extensive research and efforts to clear up ambiguities related to Shakespeare's background, personal history, and literary endeavors. He outlines what readers can expect in terms of new insights into key aspects of Shakespeare's life, including his family background, education, and relationships, as well as discussions about his financial affairs and his connections with notable contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lee, Sidney, Sir, 1859-1926
EBook No.: 23464
Published: Nov 12, 2007
Downloads: 348
Language: English
Subject: Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Biography
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Bibliography
Subject: Stratford-upon-Avon (England) -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.