Shakespeare Personally

Shakespeare Personally is a book written by David Masson that explores the life and works of William Shakespeare. The book takes a unique approach to examining the famous playwright by delving into his personal life and the experiences that may have influenced his writing. Masson examines Shakespeare's relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as the political and social climate of the time in which he lived. The book also provides a detailed analysis of some of Shakespeare's most famous works, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. Throughout the book, Masson provides insights into the mind of the great playwright, discussing his creative process and the themes that run through his works. Shakespeare Personally is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and works of William Shakespeare, and provides a unique perspective on one of the most celebrated writers in English literature.1914. This volume contains the Shakespeare lectures which formed a part of Masson's course delivered at Edinburgh University. Over the years he revised and added to these lectures and they may be regarded as containing the substance of Masson's lifelong study of and thoughts concerning Shakespeare. Contents: on biography in general and Shakespeare's in particular; Shakespeare from the external evidences; chronology of the plays; Shakespeare through his writings; progress in Shakespeare's moods, recurrences and fervors; the sonnets.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.