Shakespeare: The Biography

Main Ideas

• Exploration of William Shakespeare's life and works in the context of his time and place, including the social, political, and cultural aspects of the era.
• Analysis of the impact of Shakespeare's personal and professional relationships on his works, including interactions with contemporaries and theatrical circles.
• Consideration of Shakespeare as a person, not just a literary genius, with a focus on his personal traits, habits, and life circumstances.
• Study of historical sources and documents to reconstruct Shakespeare's biography, including his family life, career, and financial status.
• Discussion of myths and legends associated with Shakespeare, and an attempt to separate fact from fiction.
• Attention to the linguistic and stylistic features of Shakespeare's works, their evolution, and their influence on English literature.