Young Shakespeare, Vol. 1 Book

Never before has there been one volume that gives both a thorough and careful account of the life of William Shakespeare and a worthy consideration of his art. Much more than a conventional biography of a great literary figure, this is a lively telling of the bard's life until the age of thirty. With a keen attentiveness to everyday life in Renaissance England, Fraser places us in the varied scenes of Shakespeare's life - schools, farms, meals, shops, and festivities. This full picture of the playwright's environment and mental universe gives the reader a unique opportunity to understand the man and his work. Students, scholars, and casual readers will all find a new way of looking at a writer they thought they already knew.

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Originally published, hardcover, in 1988. A biography of the playwright's first 30 years, placing him among the varied scenes of his early life in Renaissance England--schools, farms, meals, shops, and festivities. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)