On the Trail of William Shakespeare
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-905222-96-4 (ISBN)
Description
There are many books about William Shakespeare but few written for the visitor which deal so thoroughly with his life, works and associated sites. Keith Cheetham, historian, dramatist and lifelong fan of the Bard, sets off in search of the places that shaped Shakespeare's life. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis, Keith investigates the locations that informed some of the greatest plays and poetry the world has ever known.
Reviews / Votes
There are many books about William Shakespeare, but none that follows so closely his journey. - METHODIST RECORDERMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
195 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-905222-96-4 (9781905222964)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Keith Cheetham
On The Trail Of William Shakespeare
Book
03/2006
Luath Press Ltd
€29.91
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
J. Keith Cheetham was born in Sheffield, where he ran his own theatre company for ten years. He was the city's first Conference and Tourist Officer and the first Director of Black Country Tourism. He combines his knowledge of the life of Shakespeare with his knowledge of British tourism to produce this volume. He lives in Wolverhampton, has his own tourism consultancy and is also a busy after-dinner speaker.
Content
Contents Map Index Map A - Central London Map B - Southern England Map C - Stratford-upon-Avon Map D - Warwickshire and environs Map E - Wales, Northern and Central England Map F - Scotland and Border Country Introduction part one the life of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Times chapter 1 Shakespeare's Ancestral Influences chapter 2 A Stratford Boyhood chapter 3 Religious Unrest chapter 4 The 'Lost' Years chapter 5 Family Responsibilities chapter 6 London and the Theatre chapter 7 The Globe Theatre chapter 8 The King's Men chapter 9 The Final Years part two the works of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Works chapter 10 Shakespeare the Traveller chapter 11 Shakespearean Renaissance and Legacy chapter 12 Play Locations and Other Sites Useful Addresses Bibliography