;ohs Shakespeare's house in hbnlp.y street. View from an old l'rîn»
THE LIFE AND WORKS
of
SHAKESPEARE.
William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-upon-Avon, in the county of Warwick, England, in April, 1564. The record of his baptism bears the date of April 26th, and as it was an old custom to christen children on the third day after birth, the tradition which makes his birthday the 23d has been commonly accepted. His father, John Shakespeare, seems to have belonged to the class of yeomen, and to have been a glover by trade. His mother, Mary Arderne, or Arden, came of a good old Warwickshire family, and brought her husband a considerable estate as dower. John Shakespeare was for many years an alderman, and twice filled the office of High Bailiff, or chief magistrate, but later in life be appears to have become quite poor.
Table of Contents
Page; The Life and "Works of Shakespeare i; Introduction to The Merchant of Venice 9; I The History of the Play 9; II The Sources of the Plot 11; HI Critical Comments on the Play 13; THE MERCHANT OF VENtCE 39; Act I» 41; " H 56; " III 78; " IV 98; " V 114; Notes 125
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
THE LIFE AND WORKS
of
SHAKESPEARE.
William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-upon-Avon, in the county of Warwick, England, in April, 1564. The record of his baptism bears the date of April 26th, and as it was an old custom to christen children on the third day after birth, the tradition which makes his birthday the 23d has been commonly accepted. His father, John Shakespeare, seems to have belonged to the class of yeomen, and to have been a glover by trade. His mother, Mary Arderne, or Arden, came of a good old Warwickshire family, and brought her husband a considerable estate as dower. John Shakespeare was for many years an alderman, and twice filled the office of High Bailiff, or chief magistrate, but later in life be appears to have become quite poor.
Table of Contents
Page; The Life and "Works of Shakespeare i; Introduction to The Merchant of Venice 9; I The History of the Play 9; II The Sources of the Plot 11; HI Critical Comments on the Play 13; THE MERCHANT OF VENtCE 39; Act I» 41; " H 56; " III 78; " IV 98; " V 114; Notes 125
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
