Questo studioso e critico britannico si è immerso nella vita letteraria e nei contesti d'epoca delle ere elisabettiana e giacobiana. Le sue opere esplorarono non solo William Shakespeare stesso e i suoi contemporanei, ma anche il più ampio ambiente sociale e culturale che plasmò il dramma dell'epoca. Si dedicò anche alla pubblicazione di documenti d'epoca che illuminano le vite e i tempi dei contemporanei di Shakespeare. I suoi scritti servono come preziose introduzioni allo studio dell'età di Shakespeare, offrendo profonde intuizioni sulla critica letteraria e sulla sua evoluzione.
Representing English poets from the 14th to the 19th century, this anthology includes over 200 poems by over 60 poets. They are arranged chronologically and early English has been made accessible to the modern reader. Extracts are given, where necessary, so that longer works are not overlooked.
This work provides the background to Shakespeare's plays. The author shows how Shakespeare came to occupy his current position at the pinnacle of English literature, how little we know of his life and how recent scholarship has made immense strides in illuminating his works. Subsequent chapters consider what we know about the social and political scene in Shakespeare's day, the rival theatrical companies in an age of the plague, plagiarism and literary piracy and the actual design of Elizabethan playhouses. Dr Harrison concludes by looking at the established canon and its chronology, the development of Shakespeare's style and the techniques used by modern editors to turn Folios and Quartos into readable texts.
Focusing on the Elizabethan Age, this book offers an in-depth exploration of key figures and themes, including the influential roles of William Cecil and Lord Burghley, as well as the women surrounding Queen Elizabeth. First published in 1935, it serves as an essential resource for students and scholars interested in British history, providing a detailed look at the political and social dynamics of the period.