Shakespeare Personally (1914)

Shakespeare Personally is a literary work by David Masson that provides an insightful and personal exploration of the life and works of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the life of the famous playwright, examining his upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his later years and legacy.Masson's analysis of Shakespeare's works is both comprehensive and engaging, offering a deep understanding of the themes, characters, and language of the plays. He explores the historical context in which Shakespeare wrote, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the Elizabethan era and the political and social issues of the time.Throughout the book, Masson offers his own unique perspective on Shakespeare, drawing on his own experiences as a writer and scholar. His writing is clear and accessible, making the book an excellent resource for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Shakespeare and his works.Overall, Shakespeare Personally is a fascinating and informative book that offers a rich and personal insight into the life and works of one of the greatest playwrights in history.1914. This volume contains the Shakespeare lectures which formed a part of Masson's course delivered at Edinburgh University. Over the years he revised and added to these lectures and they may be regarded as containing the substance of Masson's lifelong study of and thoughts concerning Shakespeare. Contents: on biography in general and Shakespeare's in particular; Shakespeare from the external evidences; chronology of the plays; Shakespeare through his writings; progress in Shakespeare's moods, recurrences and fervors; the sonnets.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.