1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare
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1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare

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1599: A pivotal year in William Shakespeare’s life. Explore the creation of four iconic plays: Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, and Hamlet. James Shapiro masterfully reveals the historical and personal influences on Shakespeare’s writing during this transformative period. Journey through 1599 and witness the birth of literary masterpieces. ISBN: 9780571214815

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  • ISBN-13: 9780571214815
  • Publisher: Faber & Faber
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Main
  • No of Pages: 464
  • Spine Width: 31 mm
  • Width: 124 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0571214819
  • Publisher Date: 06 Apr 2006
  • Depth: 34
  • Height: 199 mm
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 376 gr

13 reviews for 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare

  1. Susanta Mandal –

    Absolutely brilliant! Shapiro brings Shakespeare and to life. A must-read for anyone interested in the Bard. Highly recommend!

  2. Atul Budhwar –

    Shapiro’s ” is a masterful work. It seamlessly blends biography, history, and literary analysis. It is truly amazing.

  3. Himanshu Goyal –

    A solid exploration of , and the plays written that year. Sometimes felt a bit like a history textbook.

  4. Aayush Gupta –

    A deep dive into a single year. Perhaps too detailed for casual readers, but Shakespeare scholars will find it invaluable.

  5. Swapnil Dubey –

    An exceptional book! Shapiro’s analysis is insightful and thought-provoking. One of the best Shakespeare biographies I’ve read.

  6. Aditya Katole –

    I enjoyed learning about the historical context of Shakespeare’s plays, but the book occasionally felt a bit dry. Good, but not a page-turner.

  7. Zaid Anas –

    Interesting premise, but I struggled to stay engaged at times. The writing style felt a little academic for my taste.

  8. Sourav Dutta –

    This is an okay book about William Shakespeare’s work and background. It is an easy reading. I love to reread this book.

  9. Devansh Arya –

    I was captivated by the way Shapiro intertwined Shakespeare’s life with the political and social events of the time. A truly enriching experience.

  10. Shreya Sahu –

    While informative, this book didn’t quite capture my imagination. I was hoping for a more personal connection to Shakespeare himself.

  11. Dev Verma –

    A fascinating glimpse into Shakespeare’s life during a monumental year. Shapiro’s research is impressive, though at times the details felt overwhelming. Still, a worthwhile read for any Shakespeare enthusiast.

  12. Syed Zain Haider Zaidi –

    The book offered great insights into Shakespeare’s creative process. Some sections were a little dense, but overall a very informative read.

  13. Saurabh Kumar Singh –

    Wonderful book. This book is a treasure for anyone seeking to understand Shakespeare beyond the plays themselves.

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