Shakespeare the Boy
With Sketches of the Home and School Life, Games and Sports, Manners, Customs and Folk-lore of the TimeBy W. J. Rolfe
Length5h 37m
About this audiobook
In "Shakespeare the Boy," W. J. Rolfe delves into the formative years of one of the greatest playwrights in history, William Shakespeare. This biographical exploration combines vivid narrative with meticulous analysis, illuminating Shakespeare's early life in Elizabethan England. Rolfe employs a rich prose style punctuated by detailed historical context, shedding light on the influences that shaped the young literary giant. Through engaging anecdotes and well-researched arguments, the book not only highlights the sociocultural environment of Stratford-upon-Avon but also examines how familial ties and local traditions informed Shakespeare's later works. W. J. Rolfe, a noted Shakespearian scholar and educator, brings a wealth of knowledge to this examination of Shakespeare's youth. His scholarly background, combined with a passion for literary analysis, drives Rolfe to reconstruct the nuances of Shakespeare's adolescent experiences. Such insights stem from years of studying Shakespeare's texts and the historical frameworks that surround them, giving readers a comprehensive glimpse into the events and influences that paved the way for Shakespeare'Äôs extraordinary career. "Shakespeare the Boy" is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of Shakespeare's genius. Rolfe's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book accessible to both scholars and casual readers alike. Delve into the life of the boy who would become a literary titan and discover the intricacies behind the words that continue to resonate through the ages.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length5 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part I HIS NATIVE TOWN AND NEIGHBORHOOD
30SCHOOL LIFE IN SHAKESPEARE'S DAY.
2WARWICKSHIRE
31SCHOOL MORALS.
3WARWICK CASTLE AND SAINT MARY'S CHURCH.
32SCHOOL DISCIPLINE.
4WARWICK IN HISTORY.
33WHEN WILLIAM LEFT SCHOOL.
5GUY OF WARWICK.
34FOOTNOTES:
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6KENILWORTH CASTLE.
35Part IV. GAMES AND SPORTS
7COVENTRY.
36BOYISH GAMES
8CHARLECOTE HALL.
37SWIMMING AND FISHING.
9STRATFORD-ON-AVON.
38BEAR-BAITING.
10THE EARLY HISTORY OF STRATFORD.
39COCK-FIGHTING AND COCK-THROWING.
11THE STRATFORD GUILD.
40OTHER CRUEL SPORTS.
12THE STRATFORD CORPORATION.
41ARCHERY.
13THE TOPOGRAPHY OF STRATFORD.
42HUNTING
14Part II. HIS HOME LIFE
43FOWLING.
15THE DWELLING-HOUSES OF THE TIME
44HAWKING.
16THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
45THEATRICAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
17FOOD AND DRINK.
46Part V. HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS, FAIRS, ETC
18THE TRAINING OF CHILDREN.
47SAINT GEORGE'S DAY.
19INDOOR AMUSEMENTS.
48EASTER.
20POPULAR BOOKS.
49THE PERAMBULATION OF THE PARISH.
21STORY-TELLING.
50MAY-DAY AND THE MORRIS-DANCE.
22CHRISTENINGS.
51WHITSUNTIDE.
23SUPERSTITIONS CONNECTED WITH BIRTH AND BAPTISM.
52MIDSUMMER EVE.
24CHARMS AND AMULETS.
53CHRISTMAS.
25FOOTNOTES:
54SHEEP-SHEARING.
26Part III. AT SCHOOL
55HARVEST-HOME.
27THE STRATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
56MARKETS AND FAIRS.
28WHAT SHAKESPEARE LEARNT AT SCHOOL.
57RURAL OUTINGS.
29THE NEGLECT OF ENGLISH.
58SCHOOL COURSES IN SHAKESPEARE
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