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1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare

1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare

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How did Shakespeare go from being a talented writer of comedies and histories to become one of the greatest writers of tragedies who ever lived? In this one exhilarating year we follow what he reads and writes, what he saw and who he worked with as he rebuilds the Globe theatre and writes four of his most famous plays - Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It and, most remarkably, Hamlet. James Shapiro illuminates both Shakespeare's staggering achievement and what Elizabethans experienced in the course of 1599: sending off an army to crush an Irish rebellion, weathering an Armada threat from Spain, gambling on a fledgeling East India Company, and waiting to see who would succeed their ageing and childless Queen. This book brings the news, intrigue and flavour of the times together with wonderful detail about how Shakespeare worked as a showman, businessman and playwright, to create an exceptionally immediate and gripping account of a fascinating and inspiring moment in history.

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ISBN13: 9780571214808
ISBN10: 0571214800
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication Year: 2005
Format: Hardcover

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    A vivid snapshot of Shakespeare's transformative 1599 year.

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    If you're intrigued by how a pivotal year shaped Shakespeare's legacy, this book offers an engaging glimpse into 1599. It paints a dynamic picture of a time filled with political upheaval, personal artistry, and cultural shifts. You'll get to see history and drama intertwine, revealing insights into Shakespeare's creative process against the backdrop of a turbulent Elizabethan era.

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