Publisher's Synopsis
Shakspere's Holinshed: The Chronicle And The Historical Plays Compared is a book written by W. G. Boswell-Stone. The book compares the historical plays of William Shakespeare with the source material he used, namely the Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Raphael Holinshed. The book provides a detailed analysis of the differences and similarities between Shakespeare's plays and the historical events they are based on. It also delves into the creative process of Shakespeare and how he adapted the source material to suit his dramatic purposes. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's historical plays and the historical context in which they were written.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.
