The Vagabonds Of Shakespeare's Youth (1880)

Book Overview

The Vagabonds of Shakespeare's Youth is a book written by Edward Viles and published in 1880. The book explores the life and times of William Shakespeare during his youth, specifically his experience with the vagabond community in Elizabethan England. Viles delves into the social and cultural context of the era, examining the role of the vagabond community in Shakespeare's life and the influence it had on his writing. The book also explores the lives of several notable vagabonds of the time, including Richard Tarlton and Robert Armin, who were known for their performances on the streets and in taverns. Viles provides a detailed account of their lives and the impact they had on Shakespeare's work. Overall, The Vagabonds of Shakespeare's Youth is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and social milieu of Elizabethan England and the influence it had on one of the greatest writers of all time.Described By John Awdeley In His Fraternitye Of Vacabondes, 1561-1573; Thomas Harman In His Caueat For Common Cursetors, 1567-1573; And In The Groundworks Of Conny-Catching, 1592.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: 1437059260
• ISBN13: 9781437059267
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"