Shakespeare's Jest Book: A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known (1866)
| AUTHOR | Oesterley, Herman; Shakespeare, William |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (03/20/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Shakespeare's Jest Book: A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known is a collection of humorous stories compiled by William Shakespeare in 1866. The book contains one hundred tales that are said to have been popular in Shakespeare's time and were likely told in taverns and other social settings. The stories are written in a lively and entertaining style and cover a range of topics, from love and marriage to politics and religion. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespeare's work, as it provides insight into the cultural context in which he lived and worked. The edition is based on the only known perfect copy of the book, which was discovered in the British Museum in the mid-19th century. Overall, Shakespeare's Jest Book is a fascinating glimpse into the humor and wit of one of the greatest playwrights in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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ISBN-13:
9781437494761
ISBN-10:
1437494765
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
184
Carton Quantity:
48
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 0.39 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.56 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Literary Collections | General
Literary Collections | Shakespeare
Literary Collections | Shakespeare
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Shakespeare's Jest Book: A Hundred Mery Talys, From The Only Perfect Copy Known is a collection of humorous stories compiled by William Shakespeare in 1866. The book contains one hundred tales that are said to have been popular in Shakespeare's time and were likely told in taverns and other social settings. The stories are written in a lively and entertaining style and cover a range of topics, from love and marriage to politics and religion. The book is considered a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespeare's work, as it provides insight into the cultural context in which he lived and worked. The edition is based on the only known perfect copy of the book, which was discovered in the British Museum in the mid-19th century. Overall, Shakespeare's Jest Book is a fascinating glimpse into the humor and wit of one of the greatest playwrights in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Shakespeare, William
Arguably the greatest English-language playwright, William Shakespeare was a seventeenth-century writer and dramatist, and is known as the Bard of Avon. Under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth I, he penned more than 30 plays, 154 sonnets, and numerous narrative poems and short verses. Equally accomplished in histories, tragedies, comedy, and romance, Shakespeare s most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, and As You Like It.
Like many of his contemporaries, including Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare began his career on the stage, eventually rising to become part-owner of Lord Chamberlain s Men, a popular dramatic company of his day, and of the storied Globe Theatre in London.
Extremely popular in his lifetime, Shakespeare s works continue to resonate more than three hundred years after his death. His plays are performed more often than any other playwright s, have been translated into every major language in the world, and are studied widely by scholars and students.
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