| Shakesperiana. a Catalogue of the Early Editions of Shakespeare's Plays, and of the Commentaries and Other Publications Illustrative of His Works Contributor(s): Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473308879 ISBN-13: 9781473308879 Publisher: Borah Press OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
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| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.17 lbs) 52 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This early work by James Halliwell-Phillipps was originally published in 1841 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Shakesperiana' is a catalogue of the early editions of Shakespeare's plays, including other publications illustrative of his works. James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps was born on 21st June 1820, in London, England. Halliwell-Phillipps was privately educated at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he became intensely interested in the subject of antiquarian English literature. He began publishing works in the field at a very young age, including editing Sir John Mandeville's 'Travels' (1839), and writing an 'Account of the European Manuscripts in the Chetham Library' (1842). His love of literature was accompanied by a passion for all things Shakespearian, producing several publications on 'The Bard' and his works, such as 'Life of Shakespeare' (1848), 'Curiosities of Modern Shakespeare Criticism' (1853), and 'The Last Days of William Shakespeare' (1863). He also took a key role in protecting the historical Shakespearian sites in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Shakespeare's town of birth. |