The Lodger Shakespeare
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The Lodger Shakespeare by Charles Nicholl
In 1612, Shakespeare gave evidence in a court case at Westminster-and it is the only occasion on which his actual spoken words were recorded. In The Lodger Shakespeare, Charles Nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating but little-known episode in the Bard's life. Drawing on evidence from a wide variety of sources, Nicholl creates a compellingly detailed account of the circumstances in which Shakespeare lived and worked amid the bustle of early seventeenth-century London. This elegant, often unexpected exploration presents a new and original look at Shakespeare as he was writing such masterpieces as Othello, Measure for Measure, and King Lear.Charles Nicholl has written on history, biography, and travel, but as a literary detective, he combines all of these disciplines together. Christopher Marlowe, Arthur Rimbaud, and Leonardo da Vinci have all been discussed. He is a member of the Royal Society of Literature, a Hawthornden prize winner, and the winner of the James Tait Black prize for biography and the Crime Writers' Association's 'Gold Dagger' award. He has also taught in the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, and has presented documentary shows on television. He is a visiting Professor at Sussex University and resides in Lucchesia, Italy, with his wife and children.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780670018505 |
| ISBN 10 | 0670018503 |
| Title | The Lodger Shakespeare |
| Author | Charles Nicholl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Year published | 2008-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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