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VOL. 1- ASPIRING SPIRIT. From Stratford to London. (Birth, 1564 -c.1590)Peter Ackroyd's insightful new biography positions Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, Ackroyd not only richly conjures up the texture of Shakespeare's life, but also imparts an amazing amount of vivid, interesting material about place, period and background. Walk with Ackroyd through sixteenth century London and Stratford as he uncovers the intimate circumstances of Shakespeare's life. Discover the theatrical world in which Shakespeare had his being - not just Shakespeare the actor but the other actors, playwrights, and managers that surrounded him. And journey to Stratford to meet Shakespeare the family man, whose private life had such an impact on his work that the strongest bond in his plays is always between father and daughter.Product Identifiers
PublisherCornerstone
ISBN-139781856868440
eBay Product ID (ePID)91381282
Product Key Features
Publication Year2005
TopicLiterature, Plays
Book TitleShakespeare-The Biography: Vol I: Aspiring Spirit
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiographies & True Stories
AuthorPeter Ackroyd
Dimensions
Item Height125 mm
Item Weight170 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorPeter Ackroyd