An MacCracken, H. N. (Henry Noble) 1880-1970 creator Durham, W. H. (Willard Higley) 1883-1955 Pierce, F. E. (Frederick Erastus) 1878-1935 text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "An Introduction to Shakespeare" by H. N. MacCracken, W. H. Durham, and F. E. Pierce is a scholarly examination of Shakespeare's life and works written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive backdrop for students and scholars to commence their study of Shakespeare's plays, incorporating recent advances in Shakespearean scholarship. The book likely explores the evolution of his writing, the historical context, and critical discussions on individual plays, stimulating interest in his entire oeuvre. The opening of the text presents an outline of William Shakespeare’s life, highlighting the scarcity of biographical details from his era, as dramatists did not garner much interest from contemporaries. It delves into aspects of his birthplace, the societal context of Stratford-upon-Avon, his family background, education, and early marriage, offering glimpses into the experiences that shaped him. Additionally, it touches upon his transition to London, where he would establish his career as a playwright and actor, hinting at the events, both personal and societal, that might have influenced his later work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-01-16 Produced by Al Haines Original publication data not identified Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30982 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30982 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133715.0 30982