The Man Shakespeare

""The Man Shakespeare"" by Frank Harris is a biography of the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Harris delves into the life of Shakespeare, exploring his upbringing, education, and personal relationships. The book also examines Shakespeare's works, including his plays and sonnets, and provides insight into his creative process. Harris offers his own interpretations and opinions on Shakespeare's life and work, and includes anecdotes and historical context to provide a thorough understanding of the man behind the iconic literature. Overall, ""The Man Shakespeare"" is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most celebrated figures in English literature.I intend first of all to prove from Shakespeare's works that he has painted himself twenty times from youth till age at full length: I shall consider and compare these portraits till the outlines of his character are clear and certain; afterwards I shall show how his little vanities and shames idealized the picture, and so present him as he really was, with his imperial intellect and small snobberies; his giant vices and paltry self-deceptions; his sweet gentleness and long martyrdom. I cannot but think that his portrait will thus gain more in truth than it can lose in ideal beauty. Or let me come nearer to my purpose by means of a simile.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.