Lukas Erne
Shakespeare and the Book Trade
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316507582
- author:
- Lukas Erne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 316
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare and the Book Trade by Lukas Erne explores how Shakespeare's printed plays and poems were published, disseminated, and received during his lifetime. In this groundbreaking study, Erne reveals that 'Shakespeare' became a valuable commodity in the book trade, with publishers investing heavily in his works. Erne examines evidence from Shakespeare's publishers and printed works to show that he was an active participant in his own popularity, rather than an indifferent observer. As a result, Shakespeare's authorial ambition began to take shape as bibliographic reality during his lifetime. This book sheds new light on the role of the book trade in shaping Shakespeare's success, offering a fresh perspective on the author and his works.
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