| Finding Shakespeare's New Place: An Archaeological Biography Contributor(s): Edmondson, Paul (Author), Colls, Kevin (Author), Mitchell, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1526106493 ISBN-13: 9781526106490 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Social Science | Archaeology - Literary Criticism | Drama |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 272 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This ground-breaking book provides an abundance of fresh insights into Shakespeare's life in relation to his lost family home, New Place. The findings of a major archaeological excavation encourage us to think again about what New Place meant to Shakespeare and, in so doing, challenge some of the long-held assumptions of Shakespearian biography. New Place was the largest house in the borough and the only one with a courtyard. Shakespeare was only ever an intermittent lodger in London. His impressive home gave Shakespeare significant social status and was crucial to his relationship with Stratford-upon-Avon. Archaeology helps to inform biography in this innovative and refreshing study which presents an overview of the site from prehistoric times through to a richly nuanced reconstruction of New Place when Shakespeare and his family lived there, and beyond. This attractively illustrated book is for anyone with a passion for archaeology or Shakespeare. |