Shakespeare's Autobiographical Poems: Being His Sonnets Clearly Developed with His Character Drawn Chiefly from His Works

By Charles Armitage Brown

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Autobiographical Poems is a book written by Charles Armitage Brown that explores the life and character of William Shakespeare through a close reading of his sonnets. Brown argues that the sonnets are not just love poems, but also contain autobiographical elements that reveal Shakespeare's own experiences and emotions. He draws on Shakespeare's plays and other works to provide context and insight into the poet's life and personality. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different themes and aspects of Shakespeare's life, such as his relationships with women, his career as a playwright, and his thoughts on mortality. Brown's analysis is both scholarly and imaginative, offering a unique perspective on one of the greatest literary figures of all time.1838. Contents: His Youth in Warwickshire; His Life from 1585 to 1600; His Sonnets; Did He Visit Italy?; His Life from 1600 to 1616; His Learning; His Knowledge; His Dramatic Knowledge and Art; He Never Was a Flatterer; His Love of Fame; His Moral Character; and His Dramas.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: 1417922036
• ISBN13: 9781417922031
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"