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Title: Shakespeare and His Love: A Play in Four Acts and an Epilogue
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Frank Palmer,1910.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Shakespeare and His Love: A Play in Four Acts and an Epilogue" by Frank Harris is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and romantic experiences of William Shakespeare, specifically focusing on his love affair with Mary Fitton, a maid of honor to Queen Elizabeth. Through its depiction of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, the play delves into the complexities of love, ambition, and the challenges faced by artists during the Elizabethan era. The opening of the play introduces the vibrant setting of the Globe Theatre following a performance of "The Merchant of Venice." Several notable characters, including the Earl of Southampton, Ben Jonson, and the playwright himself, engage in lively conversation about the play they just witnessed, revealing the dynamics of their thoughts and relationships. As Shakespeare interacts with other characters, including his love interest, Mary Fitton, we see hints of his melancholy, artistic aspirations, and the complications arising from his emotions and social standing. This initial act sets the stage for exploring not only Shakespeare's internal struggles but also the tumultuous court politics and rivalries that characterize his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
EBook No.: 69269
Published: Oct 30, 2022
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject: Fitton, Mary, 1578?-1641 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Shakespeare and His Love: A Play in Four Acts and an Epilogue
Original Publication: United Kingdom: Frank Palmer,1910.
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Shakespeare and His Love: A Play in Four Acts and an Epilogue" by Frank Harris is a dramatic play written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and romantic experiences of William Shakespeare, specifically focusing on his love affair with Mary Fitton, a maid of honor to Queen Elizabeth. Through its depiction of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, the play delves into the complexities of love, ambition, and the challenges faced by artists during the Elizabethan era. The opening of the play introduces the vibrant setting of the Globe Theatre following a performance of "The Merchant of Venice." Several notable characters, including the Earl of Southampton, Ben Jonson, and the playwright himself, engage in lively conversation about the play they just witnessed, revealing the dynamics of their thoughts and relationships. As Shakespeare interacts with other characters, including his love interest, Mary Fitton, we see hints of his melancholy, artistic aspirations, and the complications arising from his emotions and social standing. This initial act sets the stage for exploring not only Shakespeare's internal struggles but also the tumultuous court politics and rivalries that characterize his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Harris, Frank, 1856-1931
EBook No.: 69269
Published: Oct 30, 2022
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject: Fitton, Mary, 1578?-1641 -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.