Matilde perez biography of william shakespeare
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A LIFE
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WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
A Life of William Shakespeare, by Sidney Lee
The Project Gutenberg eBook, A Life of William Shakespeare, by Sidney Lee This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Author: Sidney Lee Release Date: November 12, 2007 [eBook #23464] Language: English Character set encoding: ISO-646-US (US-ASCII) ***START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A LIFE OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE***Transcribed from the 1899 Smith, Elder and Co. edition by Les Bowler.
by
SIDNEY LEE.
WITH PORTRAITS AND FACSIMILES
FOURTH EDITION
LONDON
SMITH, ELDER, & CO., 15 WATERLOO PLACE
1899
[All rights reserved]
p. ivPrinted November 1898 (First Edition).
Reprinted December 1898 (Second Edition); Dece
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Matilde perez biography of william shakespeare
Shakespeare’s Childhood and Family Life
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, a bustling market town 100 miles northwest of London, and baptized there on April 26, 1564.
His birthday is traditionally celebrated on April 23, which was the date of his death in 1616 and is the feast day of St. George, the patron saint of England. Shakespeare’s father, John, dabbled in farming, wood trading, tanning, leatherwork, money lending and other occupations; he also held a series of municipal positions before falling into debt in the late 1580s.
Matilde perez biography of william shakespeare
The ambitious son of a tenant farmer, John boosted his social status by marrying Mary Arden, the daughter of an
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE : Including The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare
In William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice,' readers are transported to 16th-century Venice where themes of prejudice, love, justice, and mercy intersect in a complex and thought-provoking manner. The play is a tragicomedy, known for its intricate characters and moral dilemmas, with Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, serving as a controversial focal point. Shakespeare's eloquent language and poetic dialogue further enhance the discussion of societal norms and individual values, making it a timeless piece of literature. 'The Merchant of Venice' remains a quintessential work of Shakespearean teaterpjäs, showcasing the playwright's ability to weave together intricate plots with social commentary. The play challenges readers to confront their own beliefs about justice, mercy, and humanity. It fryst vatten a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human nat