Acclaimed as the greatest dramatist of all time, William Shakespeare needs little introduction. Or does he? Going beyond Shakespeare the writer and actor, Graham Holderness explores the fact and fiction, tradition and myth, surrounding Shakespeare's life. Combining biography and fictional narrative, Holderness takes a fresh critical approach to the problem of piecing together a definitive account of Shakespeare's life and work from scant historical information. Instead, this study builds upon and examines the many theories that surround the life of this well-kwn, yet remarkably unkwn man. Nine Shakespeares are presented: writer, player, butcher boy, businessman, husband, friend, lover, Catholic and portrait. By carefully critiquing these biographies and reimagining these nine men, Nine Lives of William Shakespeare creates a unique picture of how this playwright became Shakespeare as he is understood today. Shakespeare Now! is a series of short books that engage imaginatively and often provocatively with the possibilities of Shakespeare's plays. It goes back to the source - the most living language imaginable - and recaptures the excitement, audacity and surprise of Shakespeare. It will return you to the plays with opened eyes.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-10
147251730x
ISBN-13
9781472517302
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170088498
Product Key Features
Author
Graham Holderness
Format
Hardback (Stationery), Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Biography: Literary
Genre
Biography: Literary
Dimensions
Weight
361g
Height
234mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
5mm
Series Title
Shakespeare Now!
Author Biography
Graham Holderness is Professor of English at the University of Hertfordshire, author or editor of numerous studies in early modern and modern literature and drama, and General Editor of the peer-reviewed journal Critical Survey. He is also a creative writer, novelist and award-winning poet.