Finding Shakespeare's New Place: An Archaeological Biography

di Paul Edmondson (Autore)

Kevin Colls (Autore)

William Mitchell (Autore)

Manchester University Press, 2016

This ground-breaking book provides an abundance of fresh insights into Shakespeare's life in relation to his lost family home, New Place. The findings of a major archaeological excavation encourage us to think again about what New Place meant to Shakespeare and, in so doing, challenge some of the long-held assumptions of Shakespearian biography. New Place was the largest house in the borough and the only one with a courtyard. Shakespeare was only ever an intermittent lodger in London. His impressive home gave Shakespeare significant social status and was crucial to his relationship with Stratford-upon-Avon. Archaeology helps to inform biography in this innovative and refreshing study which presents an overview of the site from prehistoric times through to a richly nuanced reconstruction of New Place when Shakespeare and his family lived there, and beyond. This attractively illustrated book is for anyone with a passion for archaeology or Shakespeare. -- .

• Autore: Paul Edmondson, Kevin Colls, William Mitchell
• Editore: Manchester University Press
• Anno: 2016
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 272 p.
• Dimensioni: 234 x 156 mm
• Peso: 522 gr.
• EAN: 9781526106490

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