And it is a foolish interviewer who puts her trust. His singleauthored books include literature and drama 1970, royal shakespeare, 1977 second edition 1978, shakespeare. They are central to an understanding of shakespeare s work as a poet and poetic dramatist, and while their autobiographical relevance is uncertain, no account of shakespeare s life can afford to ignore them. This work is the capstone achievement of a long and brilliant career in shakespearian scholarship of the stratfordian camp. Shakespeare bites back the book blogging shakespeare. King richard the second new penguin shakespeare by stanley wells, william shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Coffee with shakespeare by stanley wells coffee with. If you would like to apply for access it is free, fill in this form to contact the vermont mutual aid society.
They are central to an understanding of shakespeares work as a poet and poetic dramatist, and while their autobiographical relevance is uncertain, no account of shakespeares life can afford to ignore them. One of the worlds foremost shakespearians, professor sir stanley wells cbe, frsl is a former life trustee 19752017 and former chairman of the shakespeare birthplace trust 19912011, emeritus professor of shakespeare studies of the university of birmingham, and honorary emeritus governor of the royal shakespeare theatre, of which he was for many years vicechairman. This is a good moment remind us ourselves of the statement one often hears. Stanley wells shakespeare for all time, published in 2003, attempts to put the man back into the myth without undermining the mythos. Coffee with shakespeare by stanley wells goodreads. In the first two chapters, wells traces the life of shakespeare from stratford to london. The first three chapters give a biography of shakespeare. Shakespeare beyond doubt evidence argument controversy. The worlds leading expert on shakespeare, professor stanley wells talks to the literateur about the life portrait, loopy conspiracy theorists, his favourite play and his fondness for owls i.
Wells, 97804767103, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He writes about the lives and works of the other major writers of the day and discusses shakespeares relationshipssometimes collaborativewith each of them. Shakespeare and co, by stanley wells the independent. If youre looking to buy books at cheap prices youve come to the right place. The elder scrolls online summerset official collectors edition guide. Sir stanley william wells, cbe born 21 may 1930 is a shakespearean scholar, writer, professor and editor who has been honorary president of the shakespeare birthplace trust, professor emeritus at birmingham university, and author of many books about shakespeare, including shakespeare sex and love, and is general editor of the oxford and penguin shakespeares. The chairman of the shakespeare birthplace trust and vicechairman of the royal shakespeare theatre, he is the general editor of the oxford shakespeare series and the oxford complete works. Stanley wells has distilled nearly half a centurys experience as one of the most respected critics and editors of shakespeare to produce shakespeare. This authoritative, accessible and frequently entertaining book sets the. An authority site for people wanting to read online books from masters like jane austen, dickens, shakespeare, mark twain and many more. Stanley wellss most popular book is the shakespeare book. Professor sir stanley wells cbe, frsl honorary president. And it is a foolish interviewer who puts her trust in timetables and the materialisation of.
Episode 34for the majority of audience members, shakespeare is brought to life by the actors and actresses who speak his lines. Stanley wells s enjoyable book makes us want to look again at some of them, particularly as scripts for the theatre, since time and again, and against the odds, many of them have been successfully. Stanley wells, the doyen of bardic studies, weighs in for the twentysixth time with shakespeare for all time anthony holden sun 1 dec 2002 05. Each book in this series enables us to do just that.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is a trustee of the rose theatre trust, coseries editor for palgrave macmillans shakespeare handbooks, and cosupervisory editor of the penguin shakespeare for. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The sonnets are among the most accomplished and fascinating poems in the english language.
Professor wells has an extensive record of publications, mostly concerned with shakespeare and his contemporaries. Stanley wells is emeritus professor of shakespeare studies at the university of birmingham. Scott fitzgerald and gertrude stein during the riotously fun roaring twenties, or as the french put it, les annees folles. In particular, he looks at shakespeares impact through the ages and especially on the varied. Add to that a view over notre dame cathedral, and youve reached one version of parisian heaven. He writes about the lives and works of the other major writers of the day and discusses shakespeare s relationshipssometimes collaborativewith each of them. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Why shakespeare was shakespeare kindle singles ebook. The complete works of william shakespeare by shakespeare, william, 15641616. For all time, a definitive account of shakespeare life, writing and afterlife. The last six comprise a history of the productions of shakespeare and an account of his developing reputation. Download a free book written by paul edmondson and stanley wells about. Stanley wells explores the theatre world from behind the scenes, examining how the great actors of the time influenced shakespeares work.
Read books online, over 0 free online books for everyone. Coffee with shakespeare stanley wells, joseph fiennes no. Wells sketches a whole gallery of shakespeare s fellow playwrights. Shakespeares sonnets and coffee with shakespeare, both coauthored with. His books alone would take up several shelves, covering a wide variety of shakespearerelated subjects. John barton and peter hall sir stanley wells, 2019 sage journals. Anyway, you might like to take it down to your local coffee shop or bar, or on your next train journey. Shakespeare scholar stanley wells considered all of the most outstanding shakespeare performers, from past to present, and essentially created his own personal hall of fame. Browse a fantastic selection of cheap books from books. Studies of four major productions at the royal shakespeare theatre. The complete works of william shakespeare internet archive. Coffee with shakespeare chinese edition stanley wells on. A very short introduction ebook written by stanley wells.
Sir stanley william wells, cbe born 21 may 1930 is a shakespearean scholar, writer, professor and editor who has been honorary president of the shakespeare birthplace trust, professor emeritus at birmingham university, and author of many books about shakespeare, including shakespeare sex and love, and is general editor of the oxford and. Stanley wells has 154 books on goodreads with 15943 ratings. Series hardcover march 4, 2008 by stanley wells author, joseph fiennes foreword. He has edited two collected works of shakespeare, has published hundreds of scholarly papers and may have written more books about shakespeare than have i have read. In this comprehensive and compelling study, stanley wells explores the wide range of meanings that the plays can generate and analyzes their literary and dramatic craftsmanship in terms that are accessible to the nonspecialist, even to readers with no previous knowledge or experience of shakespeare. If you have a disability that interferes with reading printed text then all of these books can be instantaneously available in your browser or via protected download. Sawmill thats a valiant flea that dares eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion henry v. Explore our huge and exciting range of great value childrens books, fiction books and nonfiction books. The result is a brilliant survey of the worlds most famous writer, of whom ben jonson claimed he was not of an age. Sir stanley william wells, cbe born 21 may 1930 is a shakespearean scholar, writer, professor and editor who has been honorary president of the shakespeare birthplace trust, professor emeritus at birmingham university, and author of many books about shakespeare, including shakespeare sex. However there may be times when stanley wells wishes he had taken his degree at university college london in physics or chemistry.
Wells sketches a whole gallery of shakespeares fellow playwrights. The books are illustrated with a variety of shakespearean images and production photographs. Stanley william wells, cbe, is a shakespeare scholar and chairman of the shakespeare birthplace trust. Recent books include shakespeare, sex and love 2010, great shakespeare actors 2015. Stanley wells s most popular book is the shakespeare book. Our staff paul edmondson paul edmondson is general editor of blogging shakespeare.
The worlds leading expert on shakespeare, professor stanley wells talks to the literateur about the life portrait, loopy conspiracy theorists, his favourite play and his fondness for owls. And on saturday 12 june, shakespeares globe gave him the sam wanamaker award. From the entry of shakespeare s birth in the stratford church register to a norwegian production of macbeth in which the hero was represented by a tomato, this enthralling and splendidly illustrated book tells the story of shakespeare s life, his writings, and his afterlife. Stanley wells explores the theatre world from behind the scenes, examining how the great actors of the time influenced shakespeare s work. Stanley wells, described as the worlds leading shakespeare scholar, chats with the bard about life, love, writing, and acting, as we follow his steps from a small town in warwickshire to center stage in elizabethan london. Stanley wellss enjoyable book makes us want to look again at some of them, particularly as scripts for the theatre, since time and again, and against the odds, many of them have been successfully. The chairman of the shakespeare birthplace trust and vicechairman of the royal shakespeare theatre, he is the general editor of the oxford. From the entry of shakespeares birth in the stratford church register to a norwegian production of macbeth in which the hero was represented by a tomato, this enthralling and splendidly illustrated book tells the story of shakespeares life, his writings, and his afterlife.
Shakespeareans will be delighted to hear that professor stanley wells has received a longoverdue knighthood in the queens birthday honours list. Stanley wells is honorary president and a life trustee of the shakespeare birthplace trust, emeritus professor of shakespeare studies of the university of birmingham, honorary emeritus governor of the royal shakespeare theatre. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read william shakespeare. Sep 20, 2002 shakespeare by stanley wells, 9780333904992, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We cannot say, observes wells, that shakespeare explicitly portrays a sexual relationship, but equally.
An illustrated dictionary 1978 2nd edition 1985, reediting shakespeare for the modern reader 1984, and. Stanley wells is chair of the shakespeare birthplace trust, honorary governor emeritus of the royal shakespeare company, and member of the board of directors of the globe theatre. The result is a brilliant survey of the worlds most famous writer, of whom ben jonson claimed he was not of an age, but for all time, that stretches from his first. Nothing goes together quite as perfectly as a good book and a fresh cup of coffee or tea. Shakespeare for all time is really two works combined into one enjoyable read.
He is head of research and knowledge and director of the stratforduponavon poetry festival for the shakespeare birthplace trust. Shakespeare by stanley wells, 9780333904992, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Christopher marlowe, thomas dekker, ben jonson, thomas middleton, john fletcher and the other players in his story. The complete works by wells, stanley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first eighteen volumes were edited by allardyce nicoll, numbers 1933 by kenneth muir and numbers 3452 by stanley wells.
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