TY - BOOK AU - Byron,May AU - Dulac,Edmund AU - Hatherell,William AU - Robinson,W.Heath AU - Simmonds,W.G. AU - Thomson,Hugh TI - A Day with William Shakespeare AV - PR PY - 2012/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 N1 - Release date is 2012-08-08; Produced by Delphine Lettau, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40441 ER -