Shakespeare's family

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1840-1929

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Shakespeare's Family" by C. C. Stopes is a genealogical study written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the ancestors and descendants of William Shakespeare, specifically detailing the lineage and connections of the Arden family, which intersects with Shakespeare's heritage. The book aims to correct misconceptions and provide clarity regarding Shakespeare's origins and familial connections. The opening of "Shakespeare's Family" introduces the author's intention to reprint and expand upon previously published articles about Shakespeare's ancestry. Stopes emphasizes a genealogical exploration rather than a focus on Shakespeare's literary works. She aims to counter claims undermining Shakespeare's social status and to demonstrate the respectability of his family background. The narrative begins with the discussion of the name "Shakespeare," detailing its ancient origins and establishing a foundation for the exploration of early Shakespeares and their localities, highlighting the family's significance in Warwickshire. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper investigation into Shakespeare's lineage and the role of the Arden family in his ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-08-14