Publisher's Synopsis
William Shakespeare Poet, Dramatist and Man is a comprehensive biography of one of the most celebrated playwrights in history, written by Hamilton Wright Mabie. The book explores the life and works of William Shakespeare, from his early years in Stratford-upon-Avon to his success in London's theatrical scene. Mabie delves into Shakespeare's writing process and the themes that permeate his plays, including love, power, and the human condition. The author also examines the historical and cultural context in which Shakespeare lived and worked, shedding light on the political and social issues of the time. Throughout the book, Mabie draws on primary sources and historical documents to paint a vivid portrait of Shakespeare as both an artist and a man. This biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of William Shakespeare.1904. Mabie, was an editor of The Independent, a lecturer, and a prolific author of volumes of essays. Mabie writes in the Preface: This account of Shakespeare has been prepared with the hope that it may bring the greatest of English poets more distinctly before the minds of some of his readers, and widen the interest in a body of poetry rich beyond most literature in the qualities which not only give deep and fresh interest to life, but which make for the liberation and enrichment of the human spirit. Contents: The Forerunners of Shakespeare; Birth and Breeding; Shakespeare's Country; Marriage and London; The London Stage; Apprenticeship; The First Fruits; The Poetic Period; The Sonnets: The Historical Plays; The Comedies; The Approach of Tragedy; The Earlier Tragedies; The Later Tragedies; The Ethical Significance of the Tragedies; The Romances; and The Last Years at Stratford. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
