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Shakespeare and Biography

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Shakespeare & Biography explores the biographical questions surrounding Shakespeare's life, including his religion, wife, and competitors in the early modern theatre, through essays and reflections by prominent international scholars and biographers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2020
Publisher: Berghahn Books


Shakespeare's religion, his wife, and his competitors in the world of early modern theatre have all been the subject of extensive biographical inquiry. Shakespeare & Biography provides a unique perspective on the biographical issues surrounding the life of the renowned playwright through essays and reflections by renowned international scholars and biographers.

Shakespeare's religious beliefs have been a subject of much speculation and debate among scholars. While some believe that he was a Christian, others argue that he was a pagan or that his beliefs were a complex mix of different religious traditions. Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway, has also been the subject of much research and speculation. While some believe that she was a simple country woman who married Shakespeare for love, others argue that she was a powerful and influential woman who played a significant role in her husband's career.

Shakespeare's competitors in the world of early modern theatre, such as Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, have also been the subject of extensive biographical inquiry. These playwrights were rivals for Shakespeare's fame and fortune, and their relationships with each other and with Shakespeare have been a rich source of material for biographers.

Shakespeare & Biography offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the biographical questions surrounding the life of Shakespeare. The book
essays and reflections by prominent international scholars and biographers provide a fresh perspective on the playwright
the renowned playwright's life, exploring his religious beliefs, his wife, and his competitors in the world of early modern theatre. The book is an essential resource for scholars and students of Shakespeare and the early modern theatre, and will interest anyone with an interest in the rich and complex life of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.

Weight: 156g
Dimension: 126 x 202 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789209044

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