Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespeare's Greenwood: The Customs Of The Country, The Language, The Superstitions, The Customs, The Folklore, The Birds And Trees, The Parson, The Poets, The Novelist is a book written by George Morley and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the world of William Shakespeare, specifically focusing on the customs, language, superstitions, folklore, birds and trees, parson, poets, and novelists of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which delves into a different aspect of Shakespeare's world. The first section explores the customs of the country, including the various traditions and rituals that were common during Shakespeare's time. The second section focuses on the language of the time, including the slang and dialects that were used by different social classes. The third section delves into the superstitions of the time, including beliefs about witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. The fourth section explores the various customs of the time, including marriage, funerals, and other important events. The fifth section looks at the folklore of the time, including stories and legends that were passed down through generations. The sixth section explores the birds and trees of the time, including the various species that were common in the English countryside. The seventh section looks at the role of the parson in Shakespeare's world, including their duties and responsibilities. The eighth section explores the poets of the time, including Shakespeare himself, as well as other notable writers of the era. The final section of the book focuses on the novelists of the time, including writers such as Thomas Malory and John Lyly. Overall, Shakespeare's Greenwood provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the world of William Shakespeare, offering readers a glimpse into the customs, language, and traditions of the time.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.