Bibliograph

The age of Shakespeare, Frank Kermode

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The age of Shakespeare, Frank Kermode

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-204) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The age of Shakespeare

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52970550

Responsibility statement

Frank Kermode

Series statement

A Modern Library chronicles book, 15

Summary

In this book, Kermode uses the history and culture of the Elizabethan era to enlighten us about William Shakespeare and his poetry and plays. Opening with the big picture of the religious and dynastic events that defined England in the age of the Tudors, Kermode takes the reader on a tour of Shakespeare's England, portraying London's society, its early capitalism, its court, its bursting population, and its epidemics, as well as its arts--including, of course, its theater. Then Kermode focuses on Shakespeare himself and his career, all in the context of the time in which he lived. Kermode reads each play against the backdrop of its probable year of composition, providing new historical insights into Shakspeare's characters, themes, and sources. The result is an important, lasting, and concise companion guide to the works of Shakespeare by one of our most eminent literary scholars.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Reformation and the succession problem -- The England of Elizabeth -- Shakespeare goes to London -- The Lord Chamberlain's men -- The theaters -- Early Shakespeare -- The Globe -- Plays at the Globe -- The blackfriars

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