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Shakespeareana Genealogica (1869)

Shakespeareana Genealogica (1869)

French, George Russell

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Literary CriticismShakespeare

ISBN10: 1165064200
ISBN13: 9781165064205
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 606
Weight: 2.32
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shakespeareana Genealogica is a comprehensive book written by George Russell French in 1869. The book provides a detailed genealogical study of the family trees and lineages of the various characters that appear in the works of William Shakespeare. The author has meticulously researched and analyzed the historical records and documents to trace the ancestry of these characters and their connections with each other. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular set of characters. The first section deals with the royal characters in Shakespeare's plays, including King Lear, Macbeth, and Henry V. The second section is devoted to the families of the nobility, such as the Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet and the Duke of York and his descendants from Richard III. The third section examines the commoners, including the families of Falstaff, Mistress Quickly, and others.The book also includes detailed illustrations and charts to help readers understand the complex genealogical relationships between the characters. In addition, the author provides historical context and background information on the various families and their roles in English history. Overall, Shakespeareana Genealogica is an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate web of relationships among the characters in Shakespeare's plays. It is a testament to the author's dedication and meticulous research, and remains a classic work on Shakespearean genealogy to this day.Part One, Identification Of The Dramatis Personae In Shakespeare�������s Historical Plays, From K. John To K. Henry Viii. Notes On Characters In Macbeth And Hamlet. Persons And Places, Belonging To Warwickshire, Alluded To In Several Plays. Part Two, The Shakespeare And Arden Families, And Their Connections, With Tables Of Descent.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.

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