Shakespeare's environment by C. C. Stopes
"Shakespeare's Environment" by C. C. Stopes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the various influences and circumstances surrounding William Shakespeare that contributed to shaping his life and work, focusing on the socio-economic, familial, and educational aspects of his environment. Through meticulous research, the author aims to provide insights into Shakespeare’s immediate predecessors, contemporaries, and the context in which he lived and created. The opening ofthe book begins with a preface where Stopes outlines her purpose and methodology, stating her intention to gather various papers that shed light on Shakespeare's life. She emphasizes the importance of not only Shakespeare's apparent misfortunes but also the fortunes that shaped him, such as his gratefulness for the circumstances of his birth in a historically rich region. Furthermore, she discusses Shakespeare's educational background and familial connections, laying the foundation for a deeper analysis of how these factors intertwined to influence the renowned playwright's genius and his legacy. This introduction sets the stage for a more detailed exploration of Shakespeare’s life, interactions with powerful contemporary figures, and his evolving place within the societal framework of 16th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1840-1929 |
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| LoC No. | 15015478 |
| Title | Shakespeare's environment |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: G. Bell and Sons, Ltd., 1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Contemporary England |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Friends and associates |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70835 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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