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100 1 _aAcheson, Arthur,
_d1864-1930
245 1 0 _aShakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-03
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Shakespeare's Lost Years in London, 1586-1592" by Arthur Acheson is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work seeks to illuminate a poorly documented period in William Shakespeare's life, particularly focusing on the years leading up to his acclaimed literary success. Acheson explores the connections between Shakespeare, key figures such as the Earl of Southampton, and the theatrical landscape of London during this transformative time. The opening of the book sets the stage by emphasizing the historical gap that exists regarding Shakespeare's early years in London. Acheson discusses the lack of cohesive historical accounts connecting the playwright's work to the vibrant social and political atmosphere of late 16th-century England. He presents a narrative filled with speculation and evidence that aims to reconstruct Shakespeare's relationships with theatre companies and influential patrons, notably suggesting that the Earl of Southampton played a significant role in fostering Shakespeare's career. Acheson also hints at the evolving nature of Shakespeare's plays during this span, indicating a shift from lighter comedies to more serious themes as he matured as a writer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London
653 _aSouthampton, Henry Wriothesley, Earl of, 1573-1624 -- Friends and associates
653 _aFlorio, John, 1553?-1625 -- Friends and associates
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Characters -- Falstaff
653 _aDramatists, English -- Homes and haunts -- England -- London
653 _aDramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653 _aFalstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character)
653 _aLondon (England) -- Intellectual life -- 16th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24500
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