Michael wood tours the english locations important to william shakespeare as he explores the playwright and poets life and work. In search of shakespeare by michael wood penguin books. Religion and the arts religion and the arts 14 2010 173197 brill. The companion volume to wood s fourpart pbs documentary, to air in early 2004, this life of shakespeare has all the vividness of a good television profile, backed up with a keen and contentiou. For thirty years, michael wood has made compelling journeys into the. Includes a pdf summary of 21 pages description or summary of the book. Although shakespeare is the worlds greatest writer, his work familiar all over the world, we know virtually nothing about the man himself. It contains an enormous amount of valuable material, interesting insight, and fresh learning. Create free account to access unlimited books, fast download and ads free. Michael wood is a historian, filmmaker, and broadcaster who has written several bestselling books and made well over one hundred documentary films which are regularly seen on pbs. Professor stanley wells, editor of the oxford shakespeare. Michael wood has a real gift for making history come alive. Together these elements form a narrative in which both fictional authors are central characters. Michael wood, professor in public history at the university of manchester this wonderful book evokes shakespeare s lost family home, new place, more completely and tantalisingly than ever before.
See all books authored by michael wood, including in search of the dark ages, and in search of the trojan war, and more on. Aug 28, 2007 sunday times in this enthralling book michael wood evokes the physical and intellectual environment in which shakespeare lived and worked with vivid and original immediacy. One of the biggest differences in the two books is the audience to which each is directed. In this absorbing historical detective story, acclaimed broadcaster and. Some of these book anddocumentary projects include in search of th. As usual with shakespeare books, there is much speculation but few, if any, answers. From possible background to the grafton portrait to the ws signet ring found in the nineteenth century, the book is a riveting read. One hundred years of solitude and the magicians doubts.
Nation, language, and the ethics of translation princeton. In search of shakespeare is a bbc documentary series presented by michael wood, about william shakespeare s life somewhat obscured by the historical record. The bbc shakespeare plays by susan willis, the bbc shakespeare plays books available in pdf, epub, mobi format. Michael wood on beowulf michael wood s story of england 2010 the great british story. It maintains that the dramatist found artistic freedom by adopting an abject position towards authority, and by staging the power of weakness in the investiture crisis of the age of. A peoples history 2012 king alfred and the anglo saxons 20 the story of china 2016. Bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 2 of 4 the. Hosted by michael wood, this fourpart history series explores the life of the worlds greatest writer. In search of shakespeare paperback international edition, august 28, by. The series consists of four episodes which explore the life and works of the worlds greatest and most famous writer william shakespeare. There can be few more appropriate writers and tv presenters to go in search of shakespeare than michael wood. Having already gone in search of england and pursued the history of the conquistadors in his recent acclaimed series, wood has now taken on the bard in the book to accompany his latest tv series. Introduction by michael wood pantheon books, new york.
Feb 04, 2004 with michael wood, gregory doran, ray fearon, robert whitelock. Michael david wood, obe born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster. In shakespeare, historian and television presenter michael wood pieces together a more convincing portrait of our most famous playwright than was previously. This companion to the 4part tv series is a wonderful biography, a terrific. This book, edited by sandra bermann and michael wood and lucidly introduced by bermann, is an incisive contribution to an emerging kind of global translation studies. Books and films in search of shakespeare documentary. The fourpart television documentary series in search of shakespeare comes to dvd in this twodisc set from pbs dvd video. This thesis explores some of the roles and functions that trees have in works of imaginative literature, as symbols, as structural elements, and as representations of real trees in the physical world. Recent editions of the newsletter 2014 and forward can be found on the shakespeare oxford newsletter page. Shakespeare oxford society newsletter archive shakespeare. Andreas huyssen, columbia university, author of present pasts.
In search of shakespeare by michael wood librarything. Manchester university press finding shakespeares new place. Buy in search of shakespeare by wood, michael isbn. Buy a cheap copy of shakespeare book by michael wood. Michael wood is an acclaimed author and tv presenter. Educated at oxford, wood is a fellow of the royal historical society. A brilliant piece of historical investigative journalism, the book provides a fresh narrative of shakepeares life, drawing on a wide range of primary sources. A new book or article on shakespeare comes along every hour of every day. This book was first published in 2003 and draws on years of research and newly discovered documents about the time was shakespeare was alive, particularly the years when he was working in the theatre. Sa this book is a companion to the 2003 bbc series in search of shakespeare, which later aired on pbs. The lost years 15821592 are not treated in as much detail as in the tv series of. Download the bbc shakespeare plays books, examines the bbc productions of all thirtyseven shakespeare plays, discussing how the plays were adapted for television and the different approaches taken by each plays director. Wood, unlike many critics and biographers, tries to connect events in shakespeare s life to his work, e. His exact date of birth is not knownthe baptismal record was dated 26 april 1564but has been traditionally taken to be 23 april 1564, which is also the feast day of saint george, the patron saint of england.
This bold new collection offers an innovative discussion of shakespeare on screen after the millennium. It was published by basic books and has a total of 352 pages in the book. We cannot guarantee that in search of shakespeare book is in the. It sent chills down my spine, because it brings us so vividly close to the real shakespeare and his life in. As you like it is a pastoral comedy by william shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the first folio in 1623. Bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 2 of 4 the lost. Michael wood s searching for shakespeare is a curious biography of william shakespeare. I read this biography immediately after stephen greenblatts will in the world, and so comparisons were running through my head for most of the time i was reading. Cuttingedge, and fully uptodate, it surveys the rich field of bardic film representations, from michael almereydashamlet to the bbc shakespearetold season, from michael radfordsthe merchant of venice to peter babakitis henry v. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day. Shakespeare by michael wood meet your next favorite book.
Mixing travel, adventure, interviews and specially shot. Nov 01, 2005 books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics customer service gift. Public broadcasting service, 2003, 3 hours 44 mins sample. Download full in search of shakespeare book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. Historian michael wood returns to his first great love, the anglosaxon world, to reveal the origins of our literary heritage. A broadcaster and filmmaker of extraordinary range, wood has over eighty documentary films to his name, including in the footsteps of alexander the great, in search of the trojan war, and in search of shakespeare. Understanding of the plays is increased as pupils take part in the variety of related activities included in each book. Michael wood books list of books by author michael wood. Henry mackenzie, walter scott, and the schauspiel michael wood kotzebues adaptations of english comedies. This set is presented with a standard fullframe transfer with dolby digital stereo sound. The full comprehension of the plays is gained from the linebyline modern english translation given on facing pages.
Oct 15, 2003 the title of this book is shakespeare and it was written by michael wood. Taking a computational approach to an epoch nils reiter and marcus willand. In search of shakespeare produced by maya vision international arlington, va. It sent chills down my spine, because it brings us so vividly close to the real shakespeare and his life in stratford. Almost 400 years after his death, william shakespeare is still acclaimed as the worlds greatest writer, and yet the man himself remains shrouded in mystery. Beginning with an analysis of the roiling religious and political conflicts in shakespeare s boyhood england, wood observes that, if great writers are made by their times, then to be born in 1564 was to be born in very.
Michael wood looks at shakespeare s life as a playwright, a businessman, a poet, a family man and a courtier. Having already gone in search of england and pursued the history of the conquistadors in his recent acclaimed series, wood has now taken on the bard in the book. Michael wood takes a fresh approach to shakespeares life, brilliantly recreating the. I may speak of thee as the traveler doth of venice.
As an illustrated biography of william shakespeare this is an immensely enjoyable book. In this absorbing historical detective story, the acclaimed broadcaster and historian michael wood takes a fresh approach to shakespeares life, brilliantly recreating the turbulent times through which the poet lived. Colman, cumberland, and conservatism after 1815 johannes birgfeld surveying shakespeare s impact on german drama. Michael wood is the author of stendhal, america in the movies, garcia marquez. Drawing on an extensive range of sources and archive evidence, wood reveals shakespeare to be. In search of shakespeare by michael wood shakespeare shop. Pdf the role of trees in shakespeare, tolkien and atwood. Oct 01, 2003 wood comes to the task steeled with an attitude. Shakespeare by michael wood, 2003, basic books edition, in english. However, michael wood appears to have researched the subject meticulously and comes up with some fascinating information. Pdf in search of shakespeare download full ebooks for free. Michael wood s in search of shakespeare makes a good read but i think it is out of print. This page contains links to past issues of the shakespeare oxford society newsletter published in portable document format pdf. Click get books and find your favorite books in the online library.
Mar 23, 2018 read more details about the book here. Dec 22, 2011 after informative chapters on sexual rules and manners in shakespeare s time, on sex in the poetry of shakespeare s contemporaries, and on what little is known about shakespeare s own sex life, wells turns to a detailed recension of the plays and the poems, exploring bawdy jokes, representations of desire, jealousy, aging lovers, extreme. The question of shakespeares prejudices by michael wood. Jun 08, 20 if you have enjoyed all the elizabeths from glenda jackson to cate blanchett, if your ideas of history comes from garrett mattingly and dl kier, if, in short, you have drunk deeply from the gloriana kool aide, then michael wood s in search of shakespeare offers a much needed antidote. The novel is presented as a 999line poem titled pale fire, written by the fictional poet john shade, with a foreword, lengthy commentary and index written by shades neighbor and academic colleague, charles kinbote. Nabokov and the risks of fiction also available in pimlico.
Books and films in search of shakespeare documentary presented by michael wood. Wood is a perceptive, entertaining and enthusiastic companion. University of delaware press and associated uni versity presses, 2008. Professor stanley wells, editor of the oxford shakespeare thanks to the authors gifts of storyteller, populariser and interpreter, shakespeare s world is brought to. May 24, 2017 bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of revolution. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in search of the dark ages, the domesday quest, the story of england, and in search of shakespeare. In search of shakespeare 2003 in search of myths and heroes 2005 the story of india 2007 christina. With shakespeare michael wood has provided a wideranging summary of contemporary historical research regarding the most celebrated author in the english language. One aspect i had never come across was a look at shakespeare s religious beliefs and the context in which they took place. Michael wood is an author, broadcaster, and filmmaker with over 80 documentaries to his credit. In this absorbing historical detective story, the acclaimed broadcaster and historian michael wood takes a fresh approach to shakespeares life, brilliantly recreating the turbulent times. Screening shakespeare in the twentyfirst century on jstor. Yes, the book is filled with speculation none of it outlandish about the possible events in shakespeare s life, but mr.
In search of shakespeare book by michael wood 2 available. Beginning with an analysis of the roiling religious and political conflicts in shakespeare s boyhood england, wood observes that, if great writers are made by their times, then to be born in 1564 was to be born in very interesting. The plays first performance is uncertain, though a performance at wilton house in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility as you like it follows its heroine rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncles court, accompanied by her cousin celia to. This version of shakespeare has been made popular through such recent productions as michael wood s 2003 television series in search of shakespeare and greenblatts biography.
He was the first son and the first surviving child in the family. Shakespeare was the third of the eight children born to john and mary shakespeare of stratforduponavon on april 23rd 1564 john shakespeare ran his own business as a glove maker and a wool dealer. In this enthralling book michael wood evokes the physical and intellectual environment in which shakespeare lived and worked with vivid and original immediacy. In this absorbing biography, acclaimed broadcaster and historian michael wood takes the reader back in time to elizabethan england and a period of huge upheaval to reveal how shakespeare was influenced by the world around him. Michael wood for thirty years, michael wood has made. In shakespeare, historian and television presenter michael wood pieces together a more convincing portrait of our most famous playwright than was previously thought possible. A brilliant piece of historical investigative journalism, the book provides a.
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