The Rogues And Vagabonds Of Shakespeare's Youth (1880)

By Jonathan Awdeley and Thomas Harman

Book Overview

The Rogues and Vagabonds of Shakespeare's Youth is a book written by Jonathan Awdeley and first published in 1880. The book explores the social and cultural context of Elizabethan England, particularly the underworld of rogues and vagabonds that Shakespeare would have encountered in his youth. Awdeley draws on historical records, contemporary literature, and his own experiences to paint a vivid picture of the lives of these marginalized individuals, who were often persecuted and punished by the authorities. The book also examines the role of theater in Elizabethan society, and the ways in which Shakespeare's plays both reflected and challenged the prevailing attitudes towards poverty, crime, and social class. Overall, The Rogues and Vagabonds of Shakespeare's Youth provides a fascinating glimpse into the world that shaped one of the greatest playwrights in history.Edited By Edward Viles And F. J. Furnivall.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: 1164858041
• ISBN13: 9781164858041
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"