Shakespeare and the Theatre
No. of pages 32
Published: 1996
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"Shakespeare and the Theatre" by John James offers an insightful exploration of the social, political, and artistic landscape of Elizabethan England and how it influenced William Shakespeare's works. The book delves into the intricacies of the theater culture during Shakespeare's time, examining the role of the Globe Theatre and the dynamic relationships between playwrights, actors, and audiences. Through detailed analysis, James reveals how Shakespeare's writing not only reflected contemporary issues but also shaped the evolution of English drama. This examination enriches our understanding of Shakespeare as both an artist and a product of his time, highlighting the lasting impact of his contributions to the theatrical world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: History Of Britain Topic, Stories From History .
There are 32 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1996 by Pearson Education Limited .
John James is a highly successful artist who works on a wide range of adult and children's books. He lives in Bexhill on Sea, United Kingdom. Andrew Langley is an author of hundreds of children's books and has focused his writing on educational resources.
This book features the following characters:
John Shakespeare
This book features the character John Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He wrote plays, sonnets and verse and is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English Language. Son of a glove maker, he grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children, though one died very young. Shakespeare left Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where he acted at the Globe Theatre, wrote and was part owner of a playing company called 'The Lord Chamberlein's Men' (later 'The King's Men').
Mary Arden
This book features the character Mary Arden.
Anne Hathaway
This book features the character Anne Hathaway.
