Article: The Hard-headed Shakespeare. (Reviews).(Un gentle Shakespeare: Scenes from his Life)

Un gentle Shakespeare: Scenes from his Life. Katherine Duncan-Jones. Arden Shakespeare. [pounds sterling]20.00. 322 pages. ISBN 1-903436-26-5.

Ungentle Shakespeare is a first-class title, as the marketing people may have assured Katherine Duncan-Jones when she had doubts. It brings together two big ideas. First, Shakespeare is not 'gentle' in the sense of being mildly benign, a Mr cheeryble of drama. He is hard-headed, unforgiving, good at business deals and tough on debts. Second, Shakespeare is socially ambitious, devoting his career towards establishing his status as gentleman. He advanced well beyond his relatively humble origins. Insecurity and ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!