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Hardcover William Shakespeare: A Biography Book

ISBN: 1566198046

ISBN13: 9781566198042

William Shakespeare: A Biography

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1995 Barnes & Noble hardcover, 2nd printing. Original edition printed 1965. ISBN:9781566198042. Well known British historian A. L. Rowse(Shakespeare's Southampton; Sex & Society in Shakespeare's Age;... This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Excellent

I came to this biography after reading another recent and completely lame one (derivative and slanted). What a difference! I love history and biography, have read Shakespeare's plays but never seen one (!). Rowse's books have whetted my appetite to read additional biographies, histories of the era, and re-read the plays. It's hard to put down: very interesting, informative, original and easy to read. Highly recommended.

A poet for the ages

I just finished reading this book, and I have learned so much about Shakespeare that I did not know before. I've come away with a deeper understanding of the man who was so gifted that there has never been anyone his equal among poets & playwrites, yet I long to know more about him. The author has a deep appreciation of his subject and the reader is caught up in this enthusiasm. This is a book that was hard to put down and made we want to re-read Shakespeare's plays, enlightened now with a deeper understanding of the poet. The material in the book cast new light on the plays by giving me a perspective of historical events & cultural background of Shakespeare's times that are reflected in his writings. This is a must read for anyone who is interested in Shakespeare.
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