William Shakespeare Poet, Dramatist and Man

By Hamilton Wright Mabie

Book Overview

""William Shakespeare Poet, Dramatist and Man"" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a comprehensive biography of the world-renowned playwright and poet, William Shakespeare. The book delves into the life and times of Shakespeare, exploring his upbringing, education, and early career. Mabie examines Shakespeare's literary works, including his plays and sonnets, and analyzes their themes, motifs, and cultural significance. The book also provides insight into Shakespeare's personal life, including his relationships, family, and political views. With a focus on Shakespeare's contributions to literature and his enduring legacy, ""William Shakespeare Poet, Dramatist and Man"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest writers in history.1904. Mabie, was an editor of The Independent, a lecturer, and a prolific author of volumes of essays. Mabie writes in the Preface: This account of Shakespeare has been prepared with the hope that it may bring the greatest of English poets more distinctly before the minds of some of his readers, and widen the interest in a body of poetry rich beyond most literature in the qualities which not only give deep and fresh interest to life, but which make for the liberation and enrichment of the human spirit. Contents: The Forerunners of Shakespeare; Birth and Breeding; Shakespeare's Country; Marriage and London; The London Stage; Apprenticeship; The First Fruits; The Poetic Period; The Sonnets: The Historical Plays; The Comedies; The Approach of Tragedy; The Earlier Tragedies; The Later Tragedies; The Ethical Significance of the Tragedies; The Romances; and The Last Years at Stratford. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417947632
• ISBN13: 9781417947638
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"