Edward III - William Shakespeare

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Résumé :
The authorship of Edward III has been up for debate ever since it was first published in 1596. Its publisher, Cuthbert Burby, published it without listing an author, and any records that might have shed light on the author?s name (or names) were destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. In the 1760s, the acclaimed scholar Edward Capell was one of the first to claim that William Shakespeare might have been the author. Many other academicians support this claim, or at least suggest Shakespeare partially wrote it, as certain archaic or obscure words and phrases found in the canonical Shakespearean plays also appear in this one. Others argue that Shakespeare would never write something so historically inaccurate; suggestions of possible alternative playwrights include Thomas Kyd, Christopher Marlowe, Michael Drayton, Thomas Nashe, and George Peele. While the legitimate authorship may never come to light, Edward III has become accepted as part of Shakespeare?s canon of plays. After the King of France passes away, a new heir must take the throne; without any brothers or sons in the direct line, the crown falls to his nephew, King Edward of England. French nobles refuse to hand over France to the English, claiming that the right of succession should never have passed through his mother Isabel, and order Edward to acknowledge King John as the rightful successor. These disputed claims to the kingdom of France launch the Hundred Years? War. This Standard Ebooks edition is based on G. C. Moore Smith?s 1897 edition.

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Downstream by Sigfrid Siwertz explores the complex dynamics of a family living in the shadow of a decaying estate, Selambshof. The narrative delves into the lives of the Selamb children, who are left to navigate a world marked by neglect and the remnants of their grandfather's oppressive legacy. The story begins with the death of their mother, an event that leaves the children in a state of confusion and fear, symbolized by their reaction to a mysterious scream. Their father, Oskar Selamb, is a broken man, unable to manage the estate or his responsibilities, leading to the appointment of a bailiff, John Brundin, who becomes a figure of suspicion and resentment for the children, particularly Peter. The children, each with their individual personalities, cope with their circumstances through imaginative play, often reflecting their inner turmoil and the absence of parental guidance. Stellan, the self-appointed leader, and Laura, his eager accomplice, engage in games that mimic the adult world's power struggles, while Peter, the introspective and anxious sibling, grapples with the estate's decline and Brundin's influence. Hedvig, sensitive and fearful, and Tord, the silent observer, add depth to the family's portrayal. The narrative captures the children's attempts to assert control over their environment, juxtaposed with the adults' failures, creating a poignant commentary on the passage of inheritance and the loss of childhood innocence....