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Sidney Lee

    Sir Sidney Lee was a significant English biographer and critic whose work primarily illuminated Elizabethan authors and statesmen. He became a pivotal figure through his extensive contributions to the Dictionary of National Biography and, most notably, his in-depth life of William Shakespeare. Lee's critical analysis and editorial endeavors, including his work on Shakespeare's First Folio, established foundational scholarship for subsequent literary study.

    William Shakespeare
    Antony and Cleopatra
    Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays
    As You Like It
    A life of William Shakespeare
    Twelfth Night
    • Twelfth Night

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.2(1399)Add rating

      A simplified version of William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'.With notes on: Shakespeare and the Globe TheatreAppearance in Twelfth Night

      Twelfth Night
    • A life of William Shakespeare

      • 178 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The biography offers an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's life, including his upbringing, education, and family dynamics. Sidney Lee, a respected literary critic, utilizes extensive research from historical documents and literary sources to provide a detailed account of Shakespeare's career and the lasting impact of his work. This comprehensive study, published in 1898, captures the essence of the Bard of Avon, making it a significant contribution to Shakespearean scholarship.

      A life of William Shakespeare
    • As You Like It

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(1835)Add rating

      As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's finest romantic comedies, variously lyrical, melancholy, satiric, comic and absurd.

      As You Like It
    • Focusing on the significance of Shakespeare's works, this volume offers a collection of essays that explore his impact on modern theater. It has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its importance for future generations. This edition emphasizes the enduring relevance of Shakespeare in English literature while providing a modern presentation of classical insights.

      Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays
    • Antony and Cleopatra

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Antony and Cleopatra is one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies: a spectacular, widely-ranging drama of love and war, passion and politics

      Antony and Cleopatra