The Avon of Shakespeare (1905)

By James Thorne

Book Overview

The Avon of Shakespeare is a book written by James Thorne in 1905. The book is a detailed exploration of the river Avon, which flows through the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Thorne examines the river's history, geography, and ecology, as well as its significance to Shakespeare's life and work. He describes the various towns and villages that the river passes through, including Warwick, Evesham, and Tewkesbury, and discusses the impact of the river on the local economy and culture. Thorne also provides a comprehensive overview of Shakespeare's life and career, and explores the ways in which the river Avon influenced his writing. The Avon of Shakespeare is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, English literature, or the history and geography of the River Avon.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: 1164056743
• ISBN13: 9781164056744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 6.0"