Shakspere, Personal RecollectionsDigiCat, 2022 M09 16 - 182 pages John A. Joyce's 'Shakspere, Personal Recollections' crafts a narrative that delves into the imagined personal insights and accounts surrounding the life and work of the renowned English playwright, William Shakespeare. Joyce's work is an intriguing amalgamation of historical fiction and biography, taking readers on a journey through a richly textured literary world, reminiscent of the Elizabethan era's linguistic cadence. The book is not only a homage to the Bard's legacy but also serves as a speculative exploration of the man behind the quill. Its style is creatively anachronistic, casting modern sensibilities into the framework of the past, and serves as an important piece within the context of Shakespearean scholarship and the broader canon of literature that seeks to unveil the enigmatic figures of history. John A. Joyce was a writer deeply fascinated by Shakespeare's influence on the English language and literary culture. His ambition in creating 'Shakspere, Personal Recollections' may have been driven by a desire to humanize a figure who often exists beyond the personal reach of historical records. His attempt to blend fact with imaginative conjecture creates a portrait of Shakespeare that invites readers to ponder the personal dimensions of his life and artistry. Joyce's background and his own experiences may have led him to bridge the gap between Shakespeare the icon and the likely realities of his human experience. For those enwrapped by the enduring mystery of William Shakespeare's personal history, Joyce's book is a noteworthy endeavor that deserves attention. Filled with vivid imagery and a narrative that seeks to bring readers closer to understanding the man behind the myth, 'Shakspere, Personal Recollections' is recommended for literary enthusiasts who appreciate speculative biography. Scholars and lay readers alike may find Joyce's literary venture both enlightening and entertaining, as it provides an imaginative window into an era that continues to fascinate the contemporary imagination. |
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... boy and man, from a spiritual standpoint, living with him in soul-lit love for three hundred and forty years! Those who doubt my dates, facts and veracity are to be pitied, and have little appreciation of romantic poetry, comedy ...
... boy and man, from a spiritual standpoint, living with him in soul-lit love for three hundred and forty years! Those who doubt my dates, facts and veracity are to be pitied, and have little appreciation of romantic poetry, comedy ...
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... boy of Stratford! Shakspere was the most industrious literary prospector and miner of any land or time, throwing his searchlight of reason into the crude mass of Indian, Assyrian, Persian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Frank, German, Russian ...
... boy of Stratford! Shakspere was the most industrious literary prospector and miner of any land or time, throwing his searchlight of reason into the crude mass of Indian, Assyrian, Persian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Frank, German, Russian ...
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... boys, William being the third child and the most active and robust. Several of the flock died, thereby reducing the trials and expenses of the household; the "old man" seeming to be one of those ancient "Mulberry Sellers," that was ...
... boys, William being the third child and the most active and robust. Several of the flock died, thereby reducing the trials and expenses of the household; the "old man" seeming to be one of those ancient "Mulberry Sellers," that was ...
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... boy and was as full of innocent mischief as a pomegranate is of seeds. He was handsome and bright, wearing a thick ... boys, and particularly the girls, with the radiant influence of his unconscious genius. Will was a constant source ...
... boy and was as full of innocent mischief as a pomegranate is of seeds. He was handsome and bright, wearing a thick ... boys, and particularly the girls, with the radiant influence of his unconscious genius. Will was a constant source ...
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... boys and girls scrambling over hedges, fences, stiles and brooks, in search of berries and ripe apples; autumn with its nuts, birds and hares, invited us to hunting grounds, along the rolling ridges and the dense forest of Arden, even ...
... boys and girls scrambling over hedges, fences, stiles and brooks, in search of berries and ripe apples; autumn with its nuts, birds and hares, invited us to hunting grounds, along the rolling ridges and the dense forest of Arden, even ...
Contents
the painter finds colors of heavenly hues the musician finds seraphic | |
CHAPTER X | |
CHAPTER XI | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
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