Shakespeare's Lost Years in London 1586-1592

Shakespeare's Lost Years in London 1586-1592 is a book written by Arthur Acheson that explores the six years in which William Shakespeare disappeared from historical records. During this time, Shakespeare was believed to have been living in London and working as an actor and playwright. However, there is very little information available about this period in his life, leading to much speculation and debate among scholars.Acheson's book attempts to shed light on this mysterious period by examining the historical and cultural context of London in the late 16th century. He delves into the political and social upheavals of the time, such as the rise of Protestantism and the threat of Spanish invasion, and how they may have influenced Shakespeare's work.The book also explores the theatrical world of London in the late 16th century, including the various companies and theaters in which Shakespeare may have worked. Acheson looks at the plays that were popular at the time and how they may have influenced Shakespeare's own writing.Throughout the book, Acheson draws on historical documents and literary analysis to piece together a picture of what Shakespeare's life may have been like during these lost years. He also examines the various theories and speculations that have been put forward over the years about what Shakespeare was doing during this time.Overall, Shakespeare's Lost Years in London 1586-1592 is a fascinating exploration of a little-known period in the life of one of the world's greatest playwrights. It provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of Shakespeare's work and sheds light on the man behind the plays.1920. Giving new light on the pre-sonnet period; showing the inception of relations between Shakespeare and the Earl of Southampton and displaying John Florio as Sir John Falstaff. The most interesting and important fifteen years in the records of English dramatic literature are those between 1588 and 1603, within which time period all of Shakespeare's poems and the majority of his plays were written. This is considered the first book containing an exhaustive English history, intelligently coordinating the social, literary and political life of this period.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.