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Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life

Katherine Duncan-Jones

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Shakespeare's life: gritty, authentic, evocatively human.

If you're intrigued by the man behind the words, this biography offers a no-frills plunge into the less glamorized aspects of Shakespeare's existence. Katherine Duncan-Jones strips away centuries of myth to reveal a figure grappling with the same societal challenges we face today—rivalry, financial woes, and complex personal relationships. It's an eye-opener for anyone interested in the authentic human story behind the literary legend.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781408125083
Author: Katherine Duncan-Jones
Publisher: The Arden Shakespeare
Date of Publication: 2010-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, European History, Historical, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 57 readers)

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This major biography of Shakespeare, first published in 2001, offers a compelling and well-told story of the playwright's life in late Elizabethan and early Jacobean England. The author, Katherine Duncan Jones, provides insights into Shakespeare's relationships, financial dealings, and societal challenges. The book remains highly regarded by critics and scholars, shedding light on Shakespeare as a man among men and a writer among writers. For this paperback reissue, the author has added a new Preface discussing recent debates about Shakespeare's biography and identity.
 

Shakespeare's life: gritty, authentic, evocatively human.

If you're intrigued by the man behind the words, this biography offers a no-frills plunge into the less glamorized aspects of Shakespeare's existence. Katherine Duncan-Jones strips away centuries of myth to reveal a figure grappling with the same societal challenges we face today—rivalry, financial woes, and complex personal relationships. It's an eye-opener for anyone interested in the authentic human story behind the literary legend.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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