A Day with William Shakespeare by May Byron
"A Day with William Shakespeare" by Maurice Clare is a historical written in the early 20th century. The book offers a fictionalized glimpse into a day in the life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, set in the late 16th century, around the year 1599. The narrative provides an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's character, his environment, and the cultural context of Elizabethan England. The story unfolds on a June morning as Shakespeare shares breakfast with the Mountjoy family, alongside their wig-making business. We follow him through London, meeting friends and acquaintances along the way, including his botanist friend, Gerard. The book highlights beautiful descriptions of nature, Shakespeare's fondness for flowers, and his reflections on his art. As he navigates the bustling streets and engages with the theatrical community, we see his dedication to his craft, his interactions with fellow actors, and his successful management of the Globe Theatre. Through scenes of both light-heartedness and melancholy, the narrative captures the complexities of Shakespeare's personal life, including his feelings towards his marriage and a ionate but complicated relationship. The book ends with Shakespeare finding solace in nature, contemplating the weight of his emotions and the world of theatre he is a part of. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Byron, May, 1861-1936 |
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| Illustrator | Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953 |
| Illustrator | Hatherell, William, 1855-1928 |
| Illustrator | Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944 |
| Illustrator | Simmonds, W. G. (William George), 1876-1968 |
| Illustrator | Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920 |
| Title | A Day with William Shakespeare |
| Credits | Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40441 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 154 s in the last 30 days. |
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