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Title: Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Summary: "Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts" by Clemence Dane is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This play explores the early life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, focusing on his relationships, particularly with his wife, Anne Hathaway, as well as the influences that shaped his creativity. The narrative delves into the emotional conflict between personal desires and obligations, setting the stage for the genius that would later emerge. The opening of the play introduces a young William Shakespeare, deeply immersed in his writing while his wife, Anne, calls him to supper. Their conversation reveals an underlying tension in their relationship, as Anne yearns for connection while Shakespeare appears lost in his artistic pursuits. Their dynamic captures the struggles of love and ambition, as Anne's emotional vulnerability contrasts with Shakespeare's introspective nature. The arrival of a player from London, Henslowe, signifies a turning point, presenting Shakespeare with opportunities that challenge his loyalty to Anne and their shared life in Stratford. This initial act sets the tone for a tale of ambition, love, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dane, Clemence, 1888-1965
EBook No.: 50712
Published: Dec 17, 2015
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Historical drama
Subject: Dramatists -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Andrew Sly, Paul Marshall, Al Haines and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts" by Clemence Dane is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This play explores the early life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, focusing on his relationships, particularly with his wife, Anne Hathaway, as well as the influences that shaped his creativity. The narrative delves into the emotional conflict between personal desires and obligations, setting the stage for the genius that would later emerge. The opening of the play introduces a young William Shakespeare, deeply immersed in his writing while his wife, Anne, calls him to supper. Their conversation reveals an underlying tension in their relationship, as Anne yearns for connection while Shakespeare appears lost in his artistic pursuits. Their dynamic captures the struggles of love and ambition, as Anne's emotional vulnerability contrasts with Shakespeare's introspective nature. The arrival of a player from London, Henslowe, signifies a turning point, presenting Shakespeare with opportunities that challenge his loyalty to Anne and their shared life in Stratford. This initial act sets the tone for a tale of ambition, love, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dane, Clemence, 1888-1965
EBook No.: 50712
Published: Dec 17, 2015
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Historical drama
Subject: Dramatists -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.