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100 1 _aLee, Sidney, Sir,
_d1859-1926
245 1 2 _aA Life of William Shakespeare :
_bwith portraits and facsimiles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-12
508 _aTranscribed from the 1899 Smith, Elder and Co. edition by Les Bowler
520 _a"A Life of William Shakespeare" by Sir Sidney Lee is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive biography aims to provide a clear and practical narrative of the renowned playwright’s life, detailing the facts surrounding his career, achievements, and reputation, while steering clear of purely aesthetic criticism. The opening of the work establishes the author’s objective to fill a perceived gap in Shakespearean literature by presenting a well-organized summary of verifiable information regarding the dramatist’s life. Lee emphasizes that the book is based on extensive research and efforts to clear up ambiguities related to Shakespeare's background, personal history, and literary endeavors. He outlines what readers can expect in terms of new insights into key aspects of Shakespeare's life, including his family background, education, and relationships, as well as discussions about his financial affairs and his connections with notable contemporaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Biography
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Bibliography
653 _aStratford-upon-Avon (England) -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23464
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