Will in the World

Book • 2004

Stephen Greenblatt's 'Will in the World' delves into the life of William Shakespeare, exploring how his experiences in Elizabethan England influenced his works.

The book provides a richly detailed portrayal of Shakespeare's life and times, analyzing his most famous plays and the historical context that shaped them.

Greenblatt also discusses the enigma of Shakespeare's personality and the enduring influence of his works.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

David Medina

Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an incredible book by Stephen Greenblatt.

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Und Greenblatt, nicht der Lateinlehrer, sondern Stephen Greenblatt, New Historicism, hat diese These in einer grandiosen Biografie über Shakespeare, Will in the World, heißt die, aufgestellt und hat gesagt, ja, deutet viel darauf hin, dass er Katholik war und dass seine Familie das noch heimlich gelebt und auch gefeiert hat. also die hohen Feiertage eingehalten haben, auch noch Messen zu Hause gemacht haben.

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Mentioned by

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as the book that sparked his 20-year obsession with finding out what was behind the man, behind the masterpieces.

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