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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... head or foot lines, in my numerous quotations from Shakspere, designedly leaving the reader to trace and find for himself a liberal education by studying the wisdom of the Divine Bard. There are many things in this volume that the ...
... head or foot lines, in my numerous quotations from Shakspere, designedly leaving the reader to trace and find for himself a liberal education by studying the wisdom of the Divine Bard. There are many things in this volume that the ...
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... head and only flourished among the puritans and philosophers who kept alive the flame of love and liberty. Dryden, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe and Jonson infected literature with a species of eloquent vulgarity, and Shakspere, willing to ...
... head and only flourished among the puritans and philosophers who kept alive the flame of love and liberty. Dryden, Spenser, Sidney, Marlowe and Jonson infected literature with a species of eloquent vulgarity, and Shakspere, willing to ...
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... head of Henley street, Stratford, on the river Avon. It was a bright, sunny day, and Mr. Walter Roche, the Latin master, was the autocrat of the scholastic institution, afterwards succeeded by Thomas Hunt. Will Shakspere and myself ...
... head of Henley street, Stratford, on the river Avon. It was a bright, sunny day, and Mr. Walter Roche, the Latin master, was the autocrat of the scholastic institution, afterwards succeeded by Thomas Hunt. Will Shakspere and myself ...
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... head with her royal digits, and said they would soon be great men! I must acknowledge that I felt a little envious at the encomium, not so much to William, as to the proud peacock, Bacon, who came in the train of the Queen. At sunrise ...
... head with her royal digits, and said they would soon be great men! I must acknowledge that I felt a little envious at the encomium, not so much to William, as to the proud peacock, Bacon, who came in the train of the Queen. At sunrise ...
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... head above water. One glance at the pride of his heart struggling for her life determined the soul of the athlete, when he plunged into the running stream, caught the arm of his adored as she was going down for the third time, and then ...
... head above water. One glance at the pride of his heart struggling for her life determined the soul of the athlete, when he plunged into the running stream, caught the arm of his adored as she was going down for the third time, and then ...
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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