Project Gutenberg 2015-12-17 Public domain in the USA. 133 Dane, Clemence 1888 1965 Ashton, Winifred Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts Produced by Andrew Sly, Paul Marshall, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Will Shakespeare: An Invention in Four Acts" by Clemence Dane is a historical drama written in the early 20th century. This play explores the early life of the iconic playwright William Shakespeare, focusing on his relationships, particularly with his wife, Anne Hathaway, as well as the influences that shaped his creativity. The narrative delves into the emotional conflict between personal desires and obligations, setting the stage for the genius that would later emerge. The opening of the play introduces a young William Shakespeare, deeply immersed in his writing while his wife, Anne, calls him to supper. Their conversation reveals an underlying tension in their relationship, as Anne yearns for connection while Shakespeare appears lost in his artistic pursuits. Their dynamic captures the struggles of love and ambition, as Anne's emotional vulnerability contrasts with Shakespeare's introspective nature. The arrival of a player from London, Henslowe, signifies a turning point, presenting Shakespeare with opportunities that challenge his loyalty to Anne and their shared life in Stratford. This initial act sets the tone for a tale of ambition, love, and the sacrifices that come with pursuing one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 95.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama Historical drama Dramatists -- Drama PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 350641 2025-08-20T11:24:50.891473 text/html 334147 2024-10-22T23:37:15 text/html 159028 2025-08-20T11:24:59.804424 application/epub+zip 160643 2025-08-20T11:24:52.309413 application/epub+zip 132629 2025-08-20T11:24:51.576404 application/epub+zip 277376 2025-08-20T11:25:03.442406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319415 2025-08-20T11:24:59.141382 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291614 2022-09-23T04:54:34.699791 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230584 2025-08-20T11:24:49.566416 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 210739 2024-10-22T23:37:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16949 2025-08-20T11:25:03.589395 application/rdf+xml 6731 2025-08-20T11:24:51.720446 image/jpeg 1228 2025-08-20T11:24:51.648407 image/jpeg 142498 2025-08-20T11:24:50.916443 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