£9.95
Title: Holinshed’s Chronicle as used in Shakespeares Plays
Author: Prof. Allardyce Nicoll & Josephine Nicoll
Publisher : J M Dent & Sons Ltd-Everyman Library No: 800
Publication: c1927 First Edition
Format: Hardback
Condition: This is an Ex Libris copy of this book. The red covers are in a good condition with stamped number to front and some fading to spine. Inside front cover are library stickers showing the book had only been used 4 times. No dust jacket. Pages are very clean and mark free.
Book measures: 18cm x 11cm with 233 pages.
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This edition of Holinshed’s Chronicle, edited by Professor Allardyce Nicoll and Josephine Nicoll, provides a focused look at the historical source material that profoundly influenced William Shakespeare’s plays.
Published in 1927, this first edition highlights the specific passages and narratives from the original chronicle that Shakespeare adapted for his historical dramas, tragedies, and even some comedies. The introduction by the Nicolls offers valuable insights into Shakespeare’s creative process and his engagement with the historical record of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
It serves as an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts of Shakespeare, illuminating the factual and legendary foundations upon which many of his most iconic works are built.
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
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