Wells, Stanley W.
Shakespeare and Co.: Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Dekker, Ben Jonson, Thomas Middleton, John Fletcher and the Other Players in His Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141017136
- author:
- Wells, Stanley W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 2.03 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Plays & playwrights: 16th to 18th centuries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shakespeare and Co by Stanley Wells offers an engaging exploration of Shakespeare's contemporaries, shedding new light on the playwright himself. This enthralling book brings to life a community of artists in Renaissance London, including Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Richard Burbage, and Thomas Middleton. By examining the lives and works of these figures, Wells provides a fresh perspective on Shakespeare's world, revealing a man at heart connected to his fellow playwrights. This richly enjoyable work is filled with vivid descriptions that make it easy to imagine meeting these characters in person. Wells' writing brings to life the excitement and anecdote of Renaissance London, making this book an enthralling read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's world.
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