Shakespeare's Lost Years In London: Giving New Light On The Pre-Sonnet Period (1920)

By Arthur Acheson

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Lost Years In London: Giving New Light On The Pre-Sonnet Period is a book written by Arthur Acheson and published in 1920. The book explores the period in Shakespeare's life between 1585 and 1592, which is often referred to as his ""lost years"" because little is known about what he was doing during this time. Acheson uses historical research and literary analysis to shed new light on this period, focusing specifically on Shakespeare's early career in London before he began writing his famous sonnets. The book provides a detailed examination of the social and cultural context of London during this time, as well as a thorough analysis of Shakespeare's early plays and poems. Acheson argues that this period was crucial in shaping Shakespeare's artistic vision and that it deserves more attention than it has received in the past. Overall, Shakespeare's Lost Years In London is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest writers in the English language.Also Showing The Inception Of Relations Between Shakespeare And The Earl Of Southampton And Displaying John Florio As Sir John Falstaff.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: 1164022911
• ISBN13: 9781164022916
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"