Publisher's Synopsis
""William Shakespeare Portrayed by Himself"" is a book written by Robert Waters that delves into the life and character of the famous playwright, William Shakespeare. The book explores Shakespeare's career and personal life through the lens of one of his own dramatic heroes. Waters uses Shakespeare's own words and works to create a vivid and insightful portrait of the man behind the plays. Drawing on historical records and literary analysis, the book provides a unique perspective on Shakespeare's life and legacy, shedding new light on the man who has captivated audiences for centuries. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature and the life of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.1888. Written by the Scottish-born educator and author, William Shakespeare Portrayed by Himself is counted among Waters' other works which include Intellectual Pursuits, Life of William Cobbett, John Selden and his Table-Talk, Flasher of Wit and Humor, and a capital edition of Cobbett's English Grammar, all of which have passed through several editions. Partial Contents: The Universal Interest in the Personality of the Poet-What the Writer Intends to Show; The Argument Stated-The Historical Data of the Play; The Argument Continued and Fortified-How Genius Gets an Education; The Prince and the Poet Compared; Another View of the Poet in the Prince; Look Here Upon This Picture, and Then On This!; The Merry Meeting-The Deer-Stealing Adventure; Turning Past Evils to Advantages; The Incidents of Shakespeare's Life-His Conversation-His Works; The Known Traits of the Poet Compared with Those of the Prince; Scene with the Chief-Justice; The Stage as a Profession in Shakespeare's Time; Shakespeare's Career in London; Shakespeare's Learning; Contemporary References to Shakespeare; The Sources of the Play; Mr. Donnelly and his Cryptogram; The Cipher; Some Important Considerations Touching the Baconian Theory; and Ben Jonson, Bacon, and Shakespeare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
