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Soul of the Age : The Life, Mind and World of William Shakespeare

by Jonathan Bate
Soul of the Age : The Life, Mind and World of William Shakespeare - Thryft
Soul of the Age : The Life, Mind and World of William Shakespeare - Thryft

Unravels fascinating mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s life.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the world of one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Bate's comprehensive research helps readers to understand the tumultuous times in which Shakespeare lived and worked, shedding light on the influences that informed his plays. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it brings together information about Shakespeare's life, work, and the world around him, creating a fully realized portrait of the man and his times. Whether you're a die-hard Shakespeare fan or a newcomer to his work, "Soul of the Age" is sure to be an enriching and enlightening read.

  • PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Nominee (2010)
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.

Soul of the Age : The Life, Mind and World of William Shakespeare

by Jonathan Bate
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ISBN: 9780141015866
Authors: Jonathan Bate
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2009-06-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Biography Memoir, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.1
(rated by 526 readers)

Description

In this stunning new biography, Jonathan Bate weaves an exhilarating tapestry of the Elizabethan beliefs and obsessions, private passions and political intrigues that shaped and informed Shakespeare's mind. In the midst of this extraordinary, colourful and often violent world, he traces Shakespeare's various incarnations: precocious grammar-school boy, thoughtful young lover, canny businessman, social climber, caring father. Gradually, Shakespeare emerges in a portrait that is vivid, nuanced and completely fresh: a man who was both timelessly talented and, in the words of his friend and rival Ben Jonson, the very soul of the Elizabethan age.
 

Unravels fascinating mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s life.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to dive deeper into the world of one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Bate's comprehensive research helps readers to understand the tumultuous times in which Shakespeare lived and worked, shedding light on the influences that informed his plays. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is the way it brings together information about Shakespeare's life, work, and the world around him, creating a fully realized portrait of the man and his times. Whether you're a die-hard Shakespeare fan or a newcomer to his work, "Soul of the Age" is sure to be an enriching and enlightening read.

  • PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography Nominee (2010)
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.