Finding Shakespeare's New Place An Archaeological Biography

This ground-breaking book provides an abundance of fresh insights into Shakespeare's life in relation to his lost family home, New Place. The findings of a major archaeological excavation encourage us to think again about what New Place meant to Shakespeare and, in so doing, challenge some of the long-held assumptions of Shakespearian biography. New Place was the largest house in the borough and the only one with a courtyard. Shakespeare was only ever an intermittent lodger in London. His impressive home gave Shakespeare significant social status and was crucial to his relationship with Stratford-upon-Avon. Archaeology helps to inform biography in this innovative and refreshing study which presents an overview of the site from prehistoric times through to a richly nuanced reconstruction of New Place when Shakespeare and his family lived there, and beyond. This attractively illustrated book is for anyone with a passion for archaeology or Shakespeare.

ISBN:	9781526106490
Publisher:	Manchester University Press
Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Published date:	26 Jul 2016
Language:	English
Sales rank:	12913
Number of pages:	272
Weight:	470g
Height:	158mm
Width:	234mm
Spine width:	13mm

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