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100 1 _aDane, Clemence,
_d1888-1965
245 1 0 _aWill Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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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500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-17
508 _aProduced by Andrew Sly, Paul Marshall, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts" by Clemence Dane is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This play explores the early life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, focusing on his relationships, particularly with his wife, Anne Hathaway, as well as the influences that shaped his creativity. The narrative delves into the emotional conflict between personal desires and obligations, setting the stage for the genius that would later emerge. The opening of the play introduces a young William Shakespeare, deeply immersed in his writing while his wife, Anne, calls him to supper. Their conversation reveals an underlying tension in their relationship, as Anne yearns for connection while Shakespeare appears lost in his artistic pursuits. Their dynamic captures the struggles of love and ambition, as Anne's emotional vulnerability contrasts with Shakespeare's introspective nature. The arrival of a player from London, Henslowe, signifies a turning point, presenting Shakespeare with opportunities that challenge his loyalty to Anne and their shared life in Stratford. This initial act sets the tone for a tale of ambition, love, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
653 _aHistorical drama
653 _aDramatists -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50712
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