It was published by basic books and has a total of 352 pages in the book. Tales from shakespeare retold in modernday english four book gift box set romeo and juliet, midsummer nights dream, macbeth, tempest by william shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michael wood s searching for shakespeare is a curious biography of william shakespeare. May 24, 2017 watch bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 3 of 4 the duty of poets ancientworld on dailymotion. Jun 05, 2016 as hooks explains in selling shakespeare. In search of shakespeare michael wood the lost years youtube. Outside looking in is the second installment in michael woods exceedingly dark and compelling crime book series, dci matilda. He is author of over sixty tv films which have been shown worldwide and of several best selling and highly praised books. Wood engraving engraving made with the graver or burin on the crosssection of a piece of boxwood. Skvheshakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,458,737 views 59. The best shakespeare productions picked by michael billington and you in the runup to the 450th anniversary of shakespeares birth, were revisiting all of his plays and choosing our favourite. Michael wood author, historian and broadcaster, michael, 59, is married to rebecca and lives with their two teenage daughters jyoti, 18, and mina, 15, in north london.
Watch bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 3 of 4 the duty of poets ancientworld on dailymotion. Historian michael woods piece suggests there was a black community in london, continue reading. To the which place a poor sequesterd stag, that from the hunters aim had taen a hurt, did come to languish, and indeed, my lord, the wretched animal heaved forth such groans that their discharge did stretch his leathern coat almost to bursting, and the big round tears. Sep 01, 2005 wood s is an honest, wellorganised account that will serve the reader well. Explore some of michael wood best quotations and sayings on such as this book is startling in its range of voices and registers, running from the patois of the street posse to the book of revelation, it is a representation of political times and places, from the cia intervention in jamaica to the early years of crack gangs in new york and miami. Shakespeare box set by william shakespeare abebooks. In search of shakespeare is a bbc documentary series presented by michael wood, about william shakespeare s life somewhat obscured by the historical record. Aug 28, 2007 all the latest professional scholarship on the question on shakespeare and catholicism is effectively incorporated in the book, but where wood has made genuine finds of his own is in the area of the dramatists daytoday life. In shakespeare, historian and television presenter michael wood pieces together a more convincing portrait of our most famous playwright than was previously thought possible. While much older, wood engravings enjoyed an important.
Shakespeare by author, filmmaker, and television producer michael wood is a biography of the man who is justifiable considered to be the greatest playwright in the literary history of the english language. Michael wood tours the english locations important to william shakespeare as he explores the playwright and poets life and work. Although shakespeare is the worlds greatest writer, his work familiar all over the world, we know virtually nothing about the man himself. 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 woods in search of shakespeare offers a much needed antidote it seems that shakespeare was from a catholic, family. Books and films in search of shakespeare documentary. In this absorbing historical detective story, the acclaimed broadcaster and historian michael wood takes a fresh approach to shakespeares life, brilliantly. The shakespeare authorship question is the argument that someone other than william shakespeare of stratforduponavon wrote the works attributed to him. Dec 31, 2010 the story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kiplings puck of pooks hill. With illustrations, fullcolor and blackandwhite, shakespeare is a book to enjoy on many levelsas both a worldclass work of historical investigation and a fascinating yet informative visual feast. Woods is an honest, wellorganised account that will serve the reader well. In this absorbing historical detective story, the acclaimed broadcaster and historian michael wood takes a fresh approach to shakespeare s life, brilliantly recreating the turbulent times through which the poet lived the age of the reformation, the spanish armada, the gunpowder plot and the colonization of the americas. Harpercollins published the second installment, outside looking in in the year 2016. On those occasions when the shakespeare first folio, the 1623 first printing in folio format of the collected works of william shakespeare, is placed on display, it is generally shown in splendid isolation as one of the great treasures of the library.
Explore books by michael wood with our selection at. Wood s is an honest, wellorganised account that will serve the reader well. York notes on william shakespeares much ado about nothing by shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The companion volume to woods 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. Shakespeare william edited by howard staunton abebooks. October is black history month, and this years focus on shakespeare has included a number of discussions of the presence of nonwhite people in england in the early modern period. Wood is convinced that shakespeare was a superstar by 1590, the year in which most scholars believe he wrote his first plays. Michael wood has a real gift for making history come alive. Before he became an author, michael wood used to serve as a journalist and a proofreader. Michael leonard williams, ksg 9 july 1935 11 january 2001 was an english actor who played both classical and comedy roles. The story of england, by michael wood the independent.
Buy in search of shakespeare by michael wood from waterstones. I felt this documentary focused on what we know about shakespeare, and while there was a fair amount of speculation, the speculations were not extreme nor were they far stretched such as to suggest that shakespeare did not write his own plays. There is a section on recent critical, stage and film interpretations of the play, an updated reading list and a new. To the which place a poor sequesterd stag, that from the hunters aim had taen a hurt, did come to languish, and indeed, my lord, the wretched animal heaved forth such groans that their discharge did stretch his leathern coat. Sunday telegraph wood s is an honest, wellorganised account that will serve the reader well. 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. Wood has also written a number of books on english history, including in. Independent on sunday thanks to the authors gifts of storyteller, populariser and interpreter, shakespeares world is brought to life more vividly than in any other biography of him i have read.
Watch bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of. The domesday quest, the story of england, and in search of shakespeare. 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 woods in search of shakespeare offers a much needed antidote it seems that shakespeare was from a catholic, family. Response to in search of shakespeare this documentary was a touching and informing tribute to shakespeare. Buy a cheap copy of shakespeare book by michael wood.
This set is presented with a standard fullframe transfer with dolby digital stereo sound. Books by michael wood author of in search of the dark ages. A brilliant piece of historical investigative journalism, shakespeare is a. 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. The fourpart television documentary series in search of shakespeare comes to dvd in this twodisc set from pbs dvd video. Independent on sunday thanks to the authors gifts of storyteller, populariser and interpreter, shakespeare s world is brought to life more vividly than in any other biography of him i have read. Michael wood s most popular book is in search of the dark ages. Woodengraving engraving made with the graver or burin on the crosssection of a piece of boxwood. All the latest professional scholarship on the question on shakespeare and catholicism is effectively incorporated in the book, but where wood has made genuine finds of his own is in the area of the dramatists daytoday life. One of the biggest differences in the two books is the audience to which each is directed.
He was appointed professor of public history at the university of manchester in 20. 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 the age of the reformation, the spanish armada, the gunpowder plot and the colonization of the americas. Michael wood is the writer and presenter of many critically acclaimed series on television, including art of the western world, legacy and in the footsteps of alexander the great. Antistratfordiansa collective term for adherents of the various alternativeauthorship theoriesbelieve that shakespeare of stratford was a front to shield the identity of the real author or authors, who for some reasonusually social. Nov 24, 2017 shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. To this end, he revives the old notion that a line in edmund spensers poem teares of the muses our pleasant willy, ah is dead of late refers to shakespeare. In search of shakespeare by michael wood 841887001205. Michael woods most popular book is in search of the dark ages.
In search of shakespeare by michael wood, 9780563521419, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Into the shakespearean woods, part 1 good tickle brain. Michael wood has 85 books on goodreads with 15096 ratings. Michael david wood is an english historian and broadcaster. With michael wood, gregory doran, ray fearon, robert whitelock. A brilliant piece of historical investigative journalism, shakespeare is a fresh telling of the playwrights life based on a wide range of newly discovered sources, such as police and torture records. Shakespeares play is itself a cover version, adapting an elizabethan prose romance, by robert greene. The title of this book is shakespeare and it was written by michael wood.
Robinson crusoe set the style and standard for novels which followed, which were prose romances. Nov 19, 2017 october is black history month, and this years focus on shakespeare has included a number of discussions of the presence of nonwhite people in england in the early modern period. Skvhe shakespeare s mother the secret life of a tudor woman 1,458,737 views 59. Columbias copy, a part of the 1881 bequest of stephen whitney phoenix, is no exception, although over the decades it has been shown to a large. The book provides a fresh narrative of shakepeares life, drawing on a wide range of primary sources. In this absorbing historical detective story, acclaimed broadcaster and. Sheffield based crime writer and author of the dci matilda darke novels harper collins and the seventh victim audible. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. One aspect i had never come across was a look at shakespeares religious beliefs and the context in which they took place. Feb 12, 2010 john mullan on 10 of the best unfinished works.
The story of england is a grownup version of rudyard kiplings puck of pooks hill. This updated edition provides an account of what makes this popular play both innocent and dangerous. Nov 09, 2015 shakespeares play is itself a cover version, adapting an elizabethan prose romance, by robert greene. I read michells book just before embarking on a 3 week shakespeare workshop at the reconstructed globe in london this past summer. In search of shakespeare is a bbc documentary series presented by michael wood, about william shakespeares life somewhat obscured by the historical record. For unknown reasons was michael woods debut novel, which was published in the year 2015.
The saga continues in part 2 and part 3 in other news, the seventh issue of the weekly tickle brain email newsletter is going out today. Sunday telegraph woods is an honest, wellorganised account that will serve the reader well. Oct 14, 2003 a brilliant piece of historical investigative journalism, shakespeare is a fresh telling of the playwrights life based on a wide range of newly discovered sources, such as police and torture records. He has presented numerous wellknown television documentary series from the late 1970s to the present day. Bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 1of4 a time of. York notes on william shakespeare s much ado about nothing by shakespeare and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Filled with fresh discoveries, michael woods pathbreaking work gloriously reinstates the image of william shakespeare as a thinking artist, a man who held up a mirror to his age, but who was also, as his friend ben jonson said, not of an age, but for all time. The first english novel is generally accepted to be robinson crusoe by daniel defoe, in 1719, more than a hundred years after shakespeares final play. National shakespeare shakespeare bauman rare books. The best shakespeare productions picked by michael. Ten of the best unfinished literary works books the. This weeks issue features more of my tumblr advent shenanigans and a seasonal recommendation for the worlds best shakespearethemed holiday movie.
Shakespeares mother the secret life of a tudor woman bbc documentary 2015 duration. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. In kiplings exceedingly good book, english history is told through a series of interconnected songs and. Michael wood looks at shakespeares life as a playwright, a businessman, a poet, a family man and a courtier. In search of shakespeare by michael wood librarything. Michael david wood born 23 july 1948 is an english historian and broadcaster.
Until his death, he was the husband of actress dame judi dench. The series consists of four episodes which explore the life and works of the. Michael woods searching for shakespeare is a curious biography of william shakespeare. He is author of over sixty tv films which have been shown worldwide and. Sep 02, 2019 the first english novel is generally accepted to be robinson crusoe by daniel defoe, in 1719, more than a hundred years after shakespeares final play. Bbc michael wood in search of shakespeare 3 of 4 the. 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. Byron composed new instalments of his great mockepic poem whenever he was inspired or angry or at a loose end without his. Michael wood tours the english locations important to william shakespeare as he. Shakespeares as you like it can appear bright or somber in performance. As an illustrated biography of william shakespeare this is an immensely enjoyable book. Rather than approaching shakespeare as an isolated genius, wood argues that he was very much a product of his place and timea period of upheaval that straddled the medieval and modern worlds. 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.
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