British Shakespearean scholar JOHN DOVER WILSON (1881-1969) is best remembered for his explications of the Bard, particularly his acclaimed 1935 work What Happens in Hamlet. Here, however, he takes a rather more oblique approach to enlightening us to the world of Shakespeare, gathering together in this 1913 volume writings by contemporaries of the playwright's-some famous, some not-that illuminate the artistic society and ordinary life of Elizabethan England. Discover what the firsthand observers of the day thought about: - ...
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British Shakespearean scholar JOHN DOVER WILSON (1881-1969) is best remembered for his explications of the Bard, particularly his acclaimed 1935 work What Happens in Hamlet. Here, however, he takes a rather more oblique approach to enlightening us to the world of Shakespeare, gathering together in this 1913 volume writings by contemporaries of the playwright's-some famous, some not-that illuminate the artistic society and ordinary life of Elizabethan England. Discover what the firsthand observers of the day thought about: - English snobbery - country sports - festivals and revelry - superstition, ghosts, and astrology - parenting and children - impressions of London - the plague - playhouses and bear-gardens - the actor and his craft - house and home - rogues and vagabonds - and much, much more
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 12mo-over 6? "-7? " tall; Type: Ex-Library Good solid reading copy with hardcover library binding of Penguin Books Paperback Book. Eight page black and white illustration section on coated paper. Each Section and Chapter deal with a different aspect of Elizabethan, with reference to which Shakespeare's plays portray this aspect and writings from other Elizabethan authors. For example, 'Superstition' references "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Introduction to the "Taming of the Shrew", "As You Like It', and "The Winter's Tale. There are sections on England and the English, Shakespeare's Youth, The Countryside, Superstition, Education, Shakespeare in London, Books and Authors, The Theatre, The Court, Shakespeare's Last Years, House and Home, Rogues and Vagabonds, the Sea, An Elizabethan Day. The book is bound in turquoise cloth, with usual library markings. Quite clean, corner s lightly rubbed; tight, solid and square. Pages are quite clean and unmarked, heavily toned. 7 x 4.5 inches. 358 pages. Inc. Glossary and Notes, and Author Index. 1968, Penguin Books, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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1911. Cambridge University. Hard Cover. Book-Good, gilt titles on front board & spine, gilt crest on front board, blue boards, spine sunned. 7.5x5. 292pp. Tissue-guarded frontis, 6 b/w illus.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. Rebound by the library. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Title page missing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: