Shakspere, Personal RecollectionsGood Press, 2019 M12 20 - 353 pages In 'Shakspere, Personal Recollections' by John A. Joyce, readers are immersed in a unique firsthand account of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Through a series of personal recollections, Joyce paints an intimate portrait of Shakespeare's life, providing insight into his artistic process, relationships, and the societal context in which he lived. Joyce's writing style is both engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The literary context of this work lies at the intersection of biography and literary analysis, offering a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of the most celebrated figures in English literature. With meticulous attention to detail, Joyce delves into the personal experiences that shaped Shakespeare's writing, presenting a nuanced view of the man behind the timeless plays. |
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... glory of departed warriors, statesmen, fools, princes and kings. Shakspere was grand master of history, poetry and philosophy— tripartite principles of memory, imagination and reason. He is credited with composing thirty-seven plays ...
... glory of departed warriors, statesmen, fools, princes and kings. Shakspere was grand master of history, poetry and philosophy— tripartite principles of memory, imagination and reason. He is credited with composing thirty-seven plays ...
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... glory of the contending actors. He puts words of wisdom in the mouth of a fool, and foolish phrases in the mouth of the wise, and shuttlecocked integrity in the loom of imagination. William was the only poet who ever had any money sense ...
... glory of the contending actors. He puts words of wisdom in the mouth of a fool, and foolish phrases in the mouth of the wise, and shuttlecocked integrity in the loom of imagination. William was the only poet who ever had any money sense ...
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... glory than those who sought the golden "fleece" among the enchanting waters of Ionian isles. Shakspere conjured the characters of his plays from elemental principles, measures not men, breathing and acting in his divine atmosphere. It ...
... glory than those who sought the golden "fleece" among the enchanting waters of Ionian isles. Shakspere conjured the characters of his plays from elemental principles, measures not men, breathing and acting in his divine atmosphere. It ...
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... glory will grow greater until the whole universe is luminous with the dazzling lights of his eternal fame. Such god-like men shall never die; They shine as suns in tropic sky, And thrill the world with truth and love Derived from nature ...
... glory will grow greater until the whole universe is luminous with the dazzling lights of his eternal fame. Such god-like men shall never die; They shine as suns in tropic sky, And thrill the world with truth and love Derived from nature ...
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... glory of his "coat of arms" very long, for we find that he died in September, 1601, and was buried on the 8th of that month, at the old church in Stratford, and his brave old wife, the mother of William Shakspere, followed him to the ...
... glory of his "coat of arms" very long, for we find that he died in September, 1601, and was buried on the 8th of that month, at the old church in Stratford, and his brave old wife, the mother of William Shakspere, followed him to the ...
Contents
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CHAPTER VII | |
CHAPTER VIII | |
CHAPTER X | |
CHAPTER XI | |
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CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
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