Shakespeare's Greenwood

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 (1900)

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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 (1900) by George Morley is a comprehensive exploration of the world that inspired William Shakespeare's writing. The book delves into the customs, language, superstitions, folklore, and natural world that Shakespeare would have been familiar with growing up in rural England. The author provides a detailed examination of the birds and trees that would have been present in Shakespeare's environment, as well as the role of the parson and the influence of poets and novelists on Shakespeare's work. Through this exploration of Shakespeare's Greenwood, readers gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and natural context that shaped one of the greatest writers in history.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781437494730
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 308
Weight: 454g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 16mm