Shakespeare'S England - Alexander Raleigh, Walter

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Résumé :
A vivid portrait of the world that shaped Shakespeare. Step back into Tudor England. Volume II of Shakespeare's England reanimates the bustling streets, domestic rituals and public ceremonies of a culture in restless motion. More than a chronicle of events, this historical nonfiction book examines manners, belief and everyday practice to show how renaissance social customs coloured speech, law and theatre. Its tone remains lively and accessible: careful in evidence yet conversational in delivery, the book supplies the contextual texture that turns lines of poetry into living scenes. Ranging from market life to domestic routine, it illuminates the networks of work, faith and play that defined daily life in the Tudor era and the lived conditions behind life in Shakespeare's time. Readers interested in elizabethan england history will find a readable synthesis of social detail and cultural insight...

Sommaire:
collectors and scholars will recognise its place as a classic literature companion and a sturdy addition to any academic reference collection on shakespearean period society and early modern England. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Long regarded as a vital resource for understanding English cultural heritage, this edition bridges literary study and social history with enough detail to inform scholarship and enough narrative charm to engage casual readers. Presented with clarity and respect for the material, it suits reading groups, course reading lists and private libraries, and makes a thoughtful history enthusiasts gift. British history lovers and classic-book collectors will appreciate its enduring usefulness as both an evocative introduction to the Elizabethan world and a dependable reference for further study. Elegantly rendered and remarkably readable, the volume rewards repeat consultation and remains a valuable guide to English cultural heritage....