Shakspere & Typography by William Blades
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About this eBook
| Author | Blades, William, 1824-1890 |
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| Title | Shakspere & Typography |
| Alternate Title | Shakspere and Typography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | A mock argument, in imitation of the attempts frequently made to identify Shakespeare with various trades and professions. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Shakspere & Typography" by William Blades is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This book explores the relationship between William Shakespeare and the art of printing, specifically arguing that Shakespeare possessed intimate knowledge of typographical principles. Blades, a printer himself, delves into how Shakespeare’s experiences in a printing office may have influenced his literary works. In this text, Blades puts forth a compelling argument that Shakespeare was employed in the printing trade during his early years in London, likely working for the printer Thomas Vautrollier. Through careful analysis of Shakespeare's works, Blades identifies numerous references to printing and typographical terminology, suggesting that these allusions reflect a deep familiarity with the craft. He examines various plays and sonnets, highlighting phrases and concepts that are strikingly aligned with the practices of printing. By combining literary analysis with historical context, Blades makes a case for a connection between Shakespeare’s life experiences and his literary output, enhancing our understanding of one of history's greatest writers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Knowledge -- Book industries and trade |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40841 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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