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Shakespeare (Life & Times)

Shakespeare (Life & Times)

by JeremyLemmon (Author)

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    Illustrated 2007

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Synopsis

This biography provides the historical background to all the Shakespeare plays and sets his life in the context of his times.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 192
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Haus Publishing Limited
Published: 16 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1905791135
ISBN 13: 9781905791132

Media Reviews
'This brief account works wonders at elucidating Shakespeare's astounding oeuvre. The 'dire combustion and confused events' in Macbeth are a clear reference to the gunpowder plot, uncovered while it was written.' The Independent
Author Bio
JEREMY LEMMON has lectured at the University of Colorado and the Institute of Renaissance Studies in Oregon. He has written articles and reviews for The Times Literary Supplement, Theatre Notebook and On-Stage Studies. He edited Macbeth in collaboration with Ronald Watkins for Oxford University Press and wrote four books in the In Shakespeare's Playhouse series for David & Charles. He was also a member of the Committee of Scholars and Practitioners which advised on the design of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on Bankside.