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100	1		_aDrake, Nathan, _d1766-1836
245	1	0	_aShakspeare and His Times [Vol. 1 of 2] : _bIncluding the Biography of the Poet; criticisms on his genius and writings; a new chronology of his plays; a disquisition on the on the object of his sonnets; and a history of the manners, customs, and amusements, superstitions, poetry, and elegant literature of his age
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-11-28
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
520			_a"Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 1 of 2]" by Nathan Drake is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and environment of William Shakespeare, situating him within the cultural, social, and literary context of his time. The focus is not only on Shakespeare's biography but also on the customs, superstitions, and artistic life of his era, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the influences that shaped his works. The opening of the volume provides an eloquent preface that succinctly defines the author's intent. Nathan Drake emphasizes the historical significance of Shakespeare and the absence of a thorough examination of his times from his perspective. He lights upon the structure of the exploration, planned in three distinct parts: "Shakspeare in Stratford," reflecting on the poet's youth; "Shakspeare in London," detailing his rise as a playwright; and "Shakspeare in Retirement," which covers his later years. The introduction establishes a narrative framework, inviting readers to consider how these diverse contexts impact their understanding of Shakespeare not merely as a playwright but as a figure deeply embedded in the social fabric of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616
653			_aDramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653			_aEnglish literature -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism
653			_aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Homes and haunts -- England
653			_aEngland -- Civilization -- 16th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53625
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