Mistress Davenant: The Dark Lady Of Shakespeare's Sonnets (1913)

By Matthew Roydon and Arthur Acheson

Book Overview

Mistress Davenant: The Dark Lady Of Shakespeare�������s Sonnets is a book written by Arthur Acheson and published in 1913. The book is a historical account of the life and identity of the woman referred to as the ""Dark Lady"" in William Shakespeare's sonnets. Acheson argues that the Dark Lady was actually Mary Fitton, a mistress of Sir William Herbert, the Earl of Pembroke. Acheson presents evidence from historical records and Shakespeare's own writings to support his theory. The book also explores the social and cultural context of Elizabethan England, including the role of women and the practice of courtly love. Overall, Mistress Davenant provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most mysterious figures in Shakespearean literature.Demonstrating The Identity Of The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets, And The Authorship And Satirical Intention Of Willobie His Avisa. With A Reprint Of Willobie His Avisa (In Part), Penelope�������s Complaint. An Elegie, Constant Susanna, Qucen Dido, Pyramus And Thisbe, The Shepherd�������s Slumber, And Sundry Other Poems By The Same Author.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436529905
• ISBN13: 9781436529907
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"