Shakespeare
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
Taking a broadly chronological approach, she investigates Shakespeare's changing reputation, as a man, an actor and a poet, both from his own viewpoint and from that of his contemporaries. Many different categories of material are explored, including printed books, manuscripts, literary and non-literary sources. Rather than a biography, the book is an exploration with biographical elements. The change in public opinion in Shakespeare's time is quite startling: Henry Chettle attacked him as an 'upstart Crow' in 1592, an attack from which Shakespeare sought to defend himself; and yet by the time of the First Folio in 1623 he had become the 'Sweet Swan of Avon!' and was fast becoming the national treasure he remains today. This engaging and fascinating study brings the politics and fashions of Shakespeare's literary and theatrical world vividly to life.
Reviews
Review this book!
Available Copies
Shakespeare: Upstart Crow to Sweet Swan: 1592-1623
by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781408130148
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$200.72
Show Details
Description:
Hardback. New. In modern life we are all too familiar with ideas of image and celebrity. This highly original study investigates the early evolution of Shakespeare's public 'image', or reputation, as a man, an actor and a poet, both from his own viewpoint and from that of his contemporaries. Item Price
A$200.72
Shakespeare: From Upstart Crow to Sweet Swan, 1592-1623
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2011
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781408130148
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Exeter, Devon, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$263.75
Show Details
Description:
Arden Shakespeare, 2011. Hardcover. New. 301 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.75 inches. Item Price
A$263.75
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare)
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- 2010
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, USA
- Item Price
-
A$13.57
Show Details
Description:
The Arden Shakespeare, 2010. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
A$13.57
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare)
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
- Item Price
-
A$34.41
Show Details
Description:
The Arden Shakespeare. New. Special order direct from the distributor Item Price
A$34.41
Shakespeare: an Ungentle Life
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, USA
- Item Price
-
A$15.99
Show Details
Description:
Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Item Price
A$15.99
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare Library)
by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Published
- 2010-06-22
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, USA
- Item Price
-
A$28.26
Show Details
Description:
Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare, 2010-06-22. Paperback. Used:Good. Item Price
A$28.26
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare Library)
by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Published
- 2010-06-22
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, USA
- Item Price
-
A$16.96
Show Details
Description:
Arden Shakespeare, 2010-06-22. Paperback. Used: Good. Item Price
A$16.96
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life
by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$44.53
Show Details
Description:
Paperback / softback. New. A paperback reissue of a critically acclaimed biography which shows Shakespeare as a man among men and a writer among writers. Duncan Jones takes us through the complexities of life in late Elizabethan and early Jacobean England in a compelling and well-told story. Item Price
A$44.53
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare)
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2010-06-01
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
San Diego, California, USA
- Item Price
-
A$160.76
Show Details
Description:
The Arden Shakespeare, 2010-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Item Price
A$160.76
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life
by Katherine Duncan-Jones
- Condition
- New
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Uxbridge, Greater London, GBR
- Item Price
-
A$35.66
Show Details
Description:
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life. Item Price
A$35.66
Shakespeare: Upstart Crow to Sweet Swan: 1592-1623 (The Arden Shakespeare Library)
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2011-05-14
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781408130148
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
campbelltown, Florida, USA
- Item Price
-
A$245.31
Show Details
Description:
The Arden Shakespeare, 2011-05-14. hardcover. New. 5x0x8. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing Item Price
A$245.31
Shakespeare: An Ungentle Life (Arden Shakespeare)
by Duncan-Jones, Katherine
- Condition
- New
- Published
- 2010-06-21
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9781408125083
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
campbelltown, Florida, USA
- Item Price
-
A$33.73
Show Details
Description:
The Arden Shakespeare, 2010-06-21. paperback. New. 5x0x7. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing Item Price
A$33.73