Shakespeare The World as Stage

Informationen zum Autor Bill Bryson's bestselling books include One Summer, A Short History of Nearly Everything, At Home, A Walk in the Woods, Neither Here nor There, Made in America, and The Mother Tongue. He lives in England with his wife. Klappentext ?Bill Bryson has yet to disappoint. . . . This examination is likely to stick with you because of Bryson?s humor, deep love of language, and clear fondness for his subject.?? Boston Globe William Shakespeare, the most celebrated poet in the English language, left behind nearly a million words of text, but his biography has long been a thicket of wild supposition arranged around scant facts. With a steady hand and his trademark wit, Bill Bryson sorts through this colorful muddle to reveal the man himself. His Shakespeare is like no one else?s??the beneficiary of Bryson?s genial nature, his engaging skepticism, and a gift for storytelling unrivaled in our time. ?A telling glance at one of history?s most unknowable figures.?? Kirkus Reviews Eminent Lives Succinct, essayistic, and enlivened by a strong point of view, the Eminent Lives series joins a distinguished literary tradition??great writers on great figures, short biographies perfect for an age short on time. Zusammenfassung Bill Bryson’s bestselling and brilliantly witty biography of William Shakespeare takes the reader on an enthralling tour through Elizabethan England and the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship—updated with a new introduction by the author to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death William Shakespeare, the most celebrated poet in the English language, left behind nearly a million words of text, but his biography has long been a thicket of wild supposition arranged around scant facts. With a steady hand and his trademark wit, Bill Bryson sorts through this colorful muddle to reveal the man himself in this captivating historical biography. His Shakespeare is like no one else’s—the beneficiary of Bryson’s genial nature, his engaging skepticism, and a gift for storytelling unrivaled in our time. Bryson’s quest to uncover the real Shakespeare delivers a lively and accessible look at the man and his world: A Tour of Elizabethan England: Journey back to a time of plague, plotting, and brilliant creativity, exploring the world that shaped the famous playwright. Shakespearean Scholarship Debunked: With his trademark skepticism, Bryson navigates the eccentric theories and wild suppositions that have long obscured the truth about the Bard. The Man Behind the Plays: Sifting through the scant facts, this engaging account moves beyond the million words of text to reveal a surprisingly human and relatable figure. Accessible Literary History: Forget dry academic analysis. This is a story-driven exploration, perfect for anyone who wants to understand the life behind the literature. ...

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Bill Bryson
• Edition: Harper Perennial USA
• Contenu: Livre
• Forme du produit: Livre de poche
• Date de parution: 26.04.2016
• Catégorie: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Biographies, autobiographies
• EAN: 9780062564627
• ISBN: 978-0-06-256462-7
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Dimensions (emballage): 13,5 x 20,3 x 1,3 cm
• Thème: Eminent Lives
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