Master Will Of Stratford: A Midwinter Night's Dream In Three Acts, With A Prologue And An Epilogue (1916)

By Louise Ayres Garnett

Book Overview

Master Will of Stratford: A Midwinter Night's Dream in Three Acts, with a Prologue and an Epilogue is a play written by Louise Ayres Garnett and published in 1916. The play is a fictionalized account of the life of William Shakespeare, focusing on his early years in Stratford-upon-Avon and his journey to becoming one of the greatest playwrights of all time. The play is divided into three acts, with a prologue and an epilogue. The prologue sets the stage for the story, introducing the audience to the characters and the setting. The first act takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon and follows the young Will Shakespeare as he falls in love with Anne Hathaway and begins to write plays. The second act takes place in London, where Will has moved to pursue his career as a playwright. He meets other famous writers of the time, such as Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, and struggles to make a name for himself in the competitive world of theater. The third act takes place back in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Will has returned to live with his family. He reflects on his life and his accomplishments, and the play ends with an epilogue that leaves the audience with a sense of hope and inspiration.Overall, Master Will of Stratford: A Midwinter Night's Dream in Three Acts, with a Prologue and an Epilogue is a compelling and entertaining play that offers a unique perspective on the life and work of William Shakespeare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theater and the life of one of the greatest writers of all time.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164848046
• ISBN13: 9781164848042
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"