Notes on Shakespeare's "Tempest" [manuscript], ca. 1865-1869 / by George W. Whistler Esqr.

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Notes on Shakespeare's "Tempest" [manuscript], ca. 1865-1869 / by George W. Whistler Esqr.

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Printed text of the play "prepared by Mr. Whistler...about the year 1865" with extensive manuscript notations and revisions and additional pages of notes at the end, compiled in preparation for a new edition of the play. Part I: Printed play, p. 1-80, with a 2 leaf autograph preface signed by Josiah Pierce describing the project, dated March 7, 1870, Brighton. Part II: 117 leaves of Whistler's scene by scene analysis.

1 v. ; 22 x 17 cm.

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Whistler, George William, 1822-1869

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Pierce, Josiah, fl. 1870.

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