On the Trail of William Shakespeare

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There are many books about William Shakespeare but few written for the visitor which deal so thoroughly with his life, works and associated sites. Keith Cheetham, historian, dramatist and lifelong fan of the Bard, sets off in search of the places that shaped Shakespeare's life. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis, Keith investigates the locations that informed some of the greatest plays and poetry the world has ever known.

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Title	On the Trail of William Shakespeare
Author	J. Keith Cheetham
Binding	Paperback
ISBN-13	9781905222964
No. of Pages	192
Series	On the Trail of
Edition	N/A
Author Bio	J. Keith Cheetham was born in Sheffield, where he ran his own theatre company for ten years. He was the city's first Conference and Tourist Officer and the first Director of Black Country Tourism. He combines his knowledge of the life of Shakespeare with his knowledge of British tourism to produce this volume. He lives in Wolverhampton, has his own tourism consultancy and is also a busy after-dinner speaker.
Back Cover Copy	There are many books about William Shakespeare, but none that follows so closely his journey - from his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, to Hoghton Tower near Blackburn and the Globe Theatre in London. Keith Cheetham, historian, dramatist and lifelong fan of the Bard, sets off in search of the places that shaped Shakespeare's life. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis he investigates the locations that informed some of the most famous poems and plays in the world. Shakespeare began life as a humble glove maker's son in Stratford-upon-Avon, but dreamt of a world beyond the sleepy confines of Warwickshire. Inspired by watching touring troupes performing the great plays of the day, he resolved to travel to London and learn the actor's craft. As a poet and dramatist he was to change the face of English literature forever. With religious persecution, assassination plots, wars, plagues, amorous encounters, blood, flames, shotgun weddings, stagecraft, political upheaval and tours of famous buildings, On the Trail of William Shakespeare is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to follow in the footsteps of England's greatest writer. Places of interest to visit - over one hundred in England, twelve in Scotland, two in Wales, and six in Europe. One general map and six location maps. Line drawings and colour photographs. List of Shakespeare's works and a chronology of his times.
Reviews	'There are many books about William Shakespeare, but none that follows so closely his journey.' METHODIST RECORDER
Table of Contents	Contents Map Index Map A - Central London Map B - Southern England Map C - Stratford-upon-Avon Map D - Warwickshire and environs Map E - Wales, Northern and Central England Map F - Scotland and Border Country Introduction part one the life of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Times chapter 1 Shakespeare's Ancestral Influences chapter 2 A Stratford Boyhood chapter 3 Religious Unrest chapter 4 The 'Lost' Years chapter 5 Family Responsibilities chapter 6 London and the Theatre chapter 7 The Globe Theatre chapter 8 The King's Men chapter 9 The Final Years part two the works of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Works chapter 10 Shakespeare the Traveller chapter 11 Shakespearean Renaissance and Legacy chapter 12 Play Locations and Other Sites Useful Addresses Bibliography
BISAC Subject	LITERARY CRITICISM / Shakespeare
BIC Subject	Places & peoples: general & pictorial works

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