1890 Shakespeare's True Life by James Walter Antique Literature History Book

1890 Shakespeare's True Life by James Walter Antique Literature History BookShakespeare's True LifeBy James WalterPublished by Longman's, Green & Co: London 1890 1st EditionProvenance: Ex Libris Bookplate Of The Yorick Club "The Yorick Club was a gentlemen's club in Melbourne, Australia, whose membership consisted originally of men involved in the arts and sciences. It was founded in 1868 and continued in some form into the 1950s and perhaps beyond." "William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted."General wear and fading to cover and spine with some damage to the outer spine as shown. Refer bookplate provenance in description. Page edges rough cut. Binding is generally ok with a few pages becoming loose yet still attached. Some light foxing present mainly to prelims with vast majority of book being clean. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 29cm x 21cm x 4cm - 395 Pages

Shakespeare's True Life

By James Walter

Published by Longman's, Green & Co: London 1890 1st Edition

Provenance : Ex Libris Bookplate Of The Yorick Club, Melbourne

"The Yorick Club was a gentlemen's club in Melbourne, Australia, whose membership consisted originally of men involved in the arts and sciences. It was founded in 1868 and continued in some form into the 1950s and perhaps beyond."

"Shakespeare's True Life by James Walter (Longman's, Green & Co., London, 1890, First Edition) presents a richly detailed biographical study that seeks to uncover the authentic character and lived experience of England's greatest dramatist. Drawing from historical records, contemporary accounts, and literary analysis, Walter reconstructs Shakespeare's personal world—from his Stratford origins and theatrical ascent in London to the human passions and experiences that informed his plays. Written in the elegant and speculative style typical of Victorian literary biography, the work blends scholarship with narrative grace, offering readers both factual insight and imaginative interpretation of the Bard's life and milieu.

This first edition carries notable provenance from the Yorick Club of Melbourne, one of Australia's oldest literary and artistic societies founded in the mid-19th century, whose members included prominent writers, journalists, and intellectuals. Its bookplate lends cultural resonance to a volume already steeped in literary heritage. Shakespeare's True Life would appeal to collectors of Victorian Shakespeareana, scholars of literary biography, and admirers of books with distinguished Australian provenance and 19th-century scholarly charm."

General wear and fading to cover and spine with some damage to the outer spine as shown. Refer bookplate provenance in description. Page edges rough cut. Binding is generally ok with a few pages becoming loose yet still attached. Some light foxing present mainly to prelims with vast majority of book being clean. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.