02607cam a22003613u 4500 40441 UtSlPG 20260610133926.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Byron, May, 1861-1936 A Day with William Shakespeare Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-08 Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Day with William Shakespeare" by Maurice Clare is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a fictionalized glimpse into a day in the life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, set in the late 16th century, around the year 1599. The narrative provides an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's character, his environment, and the cultural context of Elizabethan England. The story unfolds on a June morning as Shakespeare shares breakfast with the Mountjoy family, alongside their wig-making business. We follow him through London, meeting friends and acquaintances along the way, including his botanist friend, Gerard. The book highlights beautiful descriptions of nature, Shakespeare's fondness for flowers, and his reflections on his art. As he navigates the bustling streets and engages with the theatrical community, we see his dedication to his craft, his interactions with fellow actors, and his successful management of the Globe Theatre. Through scenes of both light-heartedness and melancholy, the narrative captures the complexities of Shakespeare's personal life, including his feelings towards his marriage and a passionate but complicated relationship. The book ends with Shakespeare finding solace in nature, contemplating the weight of his emotions and the world of theatre he is a part of. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Dulac, Edmund, 1882-1953 Hatherell, William, 1855-1928 Robinson, W. Heath (William Heath), 1872-1944 Simmonds, W. G. (William George), 1876-1968 Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40441 81280 81280