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Title: The Dark Lady of the Sonnets
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Lady_of_the_Sonnets
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, and Amy Thomte
Summary: "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period of 1900-1910. This theatrical work merges fictional storytelling with historical elements, exploring the life and relationships surrounding William Shakespeare, particularly focusing on the infamous "Dark Lady" from his sonnets. The narrative captures the complexity of Shakespeare's character and his artistic expressions, alongside the dynamics of love, jealousy, and social status. In the play, Shakespeare finds himself entangled in a love triangle involving the enigmatic Dark Lady and Queen Elizabeth I. As he interacts with both women, the dialogue dances between comedy and drama, revealing Shakespeare's passion for poetry contrasted with the political perils of his time. The plot unfolds on a midsummer night in London as Shakespeare grapples with his feelings for the Dark Lady, who is both alluring and unpredictable. Shaw cleverly critiques the nature of desire and the constraints of Elizabethan society while addressing themes of identity and the tragic follies of love, ultimately challenging the audience's perceptions of both Shakespeare as a playwright and the women that inspired his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
EBook No.: 1050
Published: Sep 1, 1997
Downloads: 393
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject: Fitton, Mary, 1578?-1641 -- Drama
Subject: London (England) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Dark Lady of the Sonnets
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Lady_of_the_Sonnets
Credits: Produced by Ron Burkey, and Amy Thomte
Summary: "The Dark Lady of the Sonnets" by Bernard Shaw is a play written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period of 1900-1910. This theatrical work merges fictional storytelling with historical elements, exploring the life and relationships surrounding William Shakespeare, particularly focusing on the infamous "Dark Lady" from his sonnets. The narrative captures the complexity of Shakespeare's character and his artistic expressions, alongside the dynamics of love, jealousy, and social status. In the play, Shakespeare finds himself entangled in a love triangle involving the enigmatic Dark Lady and Queen Elizabeth I. As he interacts with both women, the dialogue dances between comedy and drama, revealing Shakespeare's passion for poetry contrasted with the political perils of his time. The plot unfolds on a midsummer night in London as Shakespeare grapples with his feelings for the Dark Lady, who is both alluring and unpredictable. Shaw cleverly critiques the nature of desire and the constraints of Elizabethan society while addressing themes of identity and the tragic follies of love, ultimately challenging the audience's perceptions of both Shakespeare as a playwright and the women that inspired his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950
EBook No.: 1050
Published: Sep 1, 1997
Downloads: 393
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Subject: Fitton, Mary, 1578?-1641 -- Drama
Subject: London (England) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.