Publisher's Synopsis
The Schooling of Shakespeare is a book written by Andrew Lang, which explores the education and early life of the famous playwright, William Shakespeare. The book delves into the historical context of Shakespeare's upbringing, including the political and religious climate of the time, and the impact this had on his education.Lang examines the various schools that Shakespeare may have attended, including the King's New School in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the grammar schools in the surrounding area. He also explores the curriculum that Shakespeare would have studied, including Latin, Greek, and rhetoric, and how this influenced his later writing.In addition to examining Shakespeare's formal education, Lang also looks at the cultural influences that may have shaped his writing, including the works of classical authors such as Ovid and Plutarch, and the plays of his contemporaries, such as Christopher Marlowe.Overall, The Schooling of Shakespeare provides an insightful and detailed look at the early life and education of one of the greatest writers in English literature, shedding light on the influences and experiences that helped shape his work.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare, Bacon and the Great Unknown, by Andrew Lang. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141063.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
