Project Gutenberg 2004-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 262 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote Produced by David Widger "The People for Whom Shakespeare Wrote" by Charles Dudley Warner is a reflective historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, focusing on the intersection of societal changes and the creative outputs that flourished during the time of William Shakespeare, one of history's preeminent playwrights. Warner seeks to illuminate the cultural, social, and political landscape that shaped Shakespeare's works and the audiences who originally experienced them. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by recounting significant historical events around the transitions from Queen Elizabeth I to King James I, illustrating the socio-political context of the time. Warner mentions figures like Sir Robert Cary, who rode to inform King James of Elizabeth’s death, alongside notable personalities such as Sir Francis Bacon and John Donne. He discusses the intertwining of the supernatural with the everyday life of this period, showcasing how the publics' credulity toward omens and wonders was mirrored in Shakespeare’s dramatic themes. By citing chroniclers of the time, Warner establishes a narrative that reflects on the vibrancy and complexity of the society Shakespeare was a part of, ultimately highlighting the rich tapestry of influences that contributed to the playwright's enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 16th century Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Contemporaries PR Text Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 188451 2025-10-02T05:30:44.193976 text/html 188272 2025-01-08T18:19:35.202384 text/html 160685 2025-10-02T05:30:49.776957 application/epub+zip 162087 2025-10-02T05:30:47.024954 application/epub+zip 132900 2025-10-02T05:30:45.971960 application/epub+zip 300083 2025-10-02T05:30:51.828920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290363 2025-10-02T05:30:49.089981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259638 2022-09-02T07:38:11.456393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 176852 2025-10-02T05:30:43.952949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 176710 2021-01-08T16:40:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17521 2025-10-02T05:30:51.951907 application/rdf+xml 15367 2025-10-02T05:30:46.461969 image/jpeg 3754 2025-10-02T05:30:46.216943 image/jpeg 71238 2021-01-08T16:40:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 160012 2025-10-02T05:30:44.211085 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia