Sweet Arden: A Book Of The Shakespeare Country (1906)

By George Morley

Book Overview

Sweet Arden: A Book of the Shakespeare Country is a travelogue written by George Morley and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the author's journey through the English county of Warwickshire, also known as the Shakespeare Country, where the renowned playwright William Shakespeare was born and spent most of his life.Morley takes the reader on a tour of the picturesque countryside, exploring the quaint towns and villages that dot the landscape. He describes the architecture, history, and culture of each place, and provides interesting anecdotes about the people who live there.The book also delves into the life and works of Shakespeare, providing historical context and analysis of some of his most famous plays. Morley visits the birthplace of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, and describes the various landmarks associated with the playwright, such as Anne Hathaway's Cottage and the Holy Trinity Church where he is buried.Throughout the book, Morley's writing is vivid and evocative, transporting the reader to the heart of the Shakespeare Country. Sweet Arden is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, English literature, or travel writing.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: 1166972305
• ISBN13: 9781166972301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"