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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... Miranda, Imogen, Ophelia and Cordelia, whose love-lit words and phrases shine out in the firmament of purity and devotion like morning stars in tropic skies. Shakspere studied all trades and professions he encountered in daily.
... Miranda, Imogen, Ophelia and Cordelia, whose love-lit words and phrases shine out in the firmament of purity and devotion like morning stars in tropic skies. Shakspere studied all trades and professions he encountered in daily.
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... morning. William was the hero of the day, and his fame for bravery rung on the lips of the Warwickshire yeomanry, while in the heart of Anne Hathaway devotion reigned supreme. "There is no love broker in the world can more prevail in ...
... morning. William was the hero of the day, and his fame for bravery rung on the lips of the Warwickshire yeomanry, while in the heart of Anne Hathaway devotion reigned supreme. "There is no love broker in the world can more prevail in ...
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... morning I well remember! Dame Nature was just donning her variegated gown of rustic-brown, while fitful airs from the realms of Jack Frost were painting the wild roses and forest leaves in cardinal hue, and the blackbird, thrush and ...
... morning I well remember! Dame Nature was just donning her variegated gown of rustic-brown, while fitful airs from the realms of Jack Frost were painting the wild roses and forest leaves in cardinal hue, and the blackbird, thrush and ...
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... morning sunshine, while the brazen tongues of century bells rolled their mellifluous matin tones in voluminous welcome to the great multitude of revelers within her embattled walls and hospitable homes. Promptly at nine o'clock in the ...
... morning sunshine, while the brazen tongues of century bells rolled their mellifluous matin tones in voluminous welcome to the great multitude of revelers within her embattled walls and hospitable homes. Promptly at nine o'clock in the ...
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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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