Mistress Davenant

Mistress Davenant: The Dark Lady of Shakespeare's Sonnets is a book written by Arthur Acheson and published in 1913. The book is a historical fiction that explores the life of Emilia Bassano, a woman who some scholars believe was the inspiration for Shakespeare's Dark Lady in his sonnets. The book follows Emilia's life from her childhood in a Venetian Jewish family to her marriage to the wealthy court musician Alfonso Lanier and her eventual affair with William Shakespeare. The book also delves into the political and social climate of Elizabethan England, including the religious tensions between Catholics and Protestants, the role of women in society, and the literary culture of the time. Through Emilia's story, Acheson offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's life and work, as well as a portrait of a fascinating and complex woman who has been largely overlooked by history.Demonstrating The Identity Of The Dark Lady Of The Sonnets, And The Authorship And Satirical Intention Of Willobie His Avisa. With A Reprint Of Willobie His Avisa (In Part), Penelope�������s Complaint. An Elegie, Constant Susanna, Qucen Dido, Pyramus And Thisbe, The Shepherd�������s Slumber, And Sundry Other Poems By The Same Author.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.