| Description |
xiv, 213 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Historical facts and fictions |
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Historical facts and fictions.
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| Summary |
"Based on solid research and clear explanations, this book provides a thorough and up-to-date analysis of ten key facts and fictions regarding the life and workings of William Shakespeare"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
William Shakespeare was not the author of the works we know as Shakespeare's -- Shakespeare was homosexual or bisexual -- Shakespeare was secretly Roman Catholic -- Shakespeare was poorly educated -- Shakespeare rejected his wife and family -- Shakespeare's plays were all recycled and not original -- Shakespeare was a solitary genius whose talents cannot be explained -- Shakespeare, his colleagues, and his audiences saw tragedies as more important than comedies -- Shakespeare's plays are elite and his Old English is incomprehensible for contemporary readers and audiences -- To give audiences the most authentic experience possible, Shakespeare's plays should be produced with Renaissance costumes and staging. |
| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Miscellanea.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. (OCoLC)fst00029048
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| Other Form: |
Online version: King, Douglas J. (Douglas James), 1958- William Shakespeare Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2020] 9781440866753 (DLC) 2020008675 |
| ISBN |
9781440866746 (hardcover ; acid-free paper) |
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1440866740 (hardcover ; acid-free paper) |
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9781440866753 (electronic book) |
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