02354cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450042001512640051001933000047002443360026002913370026003173380036003435000031003795080029004105201417004395340045018566530055019016530054019568560042020103124UtSlPG20260610133108.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aWarner, Charles Dudley,d1829-190014aThe People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-05  aProduced by David Widger  a"The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote" by Charles Dudley Warner is a reflective historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, focusing on the intersection of societal changes and the creative outputs that flourished during the time of William Shakespeare, one of history's preeminent playwrights. Warner seeks to illuminate the cultural, social, and political landscape that shaped Shakespeare's works and the audiences who originally experienced them.  At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by recounting significant historical events around the transitions from Queen Elizabeth I to King James I, illustrating the socio-political context of the time. Warner mentions figures like Sir Robert Cary, who rode to inform King James of Elizabeth’s death, alongside notable personalities such as Sir Francis Bacon and John Donne. He discusses the intertwining of the supernatural with the everyday life of this period, showcasing how the publics' credulity toward omens and wonders was mirrored in Shakespeare’s dramatic themes. By citing chroniclers of the time, Warner establishes a narrative that reflects on the vibrancy and complexity of the society Shakespeare was a part of, ultimately highlighting the rich tapestry of influences that contributed to the playwright's enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 16th century  aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Contemporaries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3124