Life Portraits Of William Shakespeare: A History Of The Various Representations Of The Poet, With An Examination Into Their Authenticity (1864)

Life Portraits of William Shakespeare: A History of the Various Representations of the Poet, with an Examination into Their Authenticity is a book written by James Hain Friswell in 1864. The book is a detailed account of the different portraits that have been created of William Shakespeare throughout history, and an analysis of their authenticity. The author explores the various representations of Shakespeare, including paintings, engravings, and sculptures, and provides a comprehensive history of each. Friswell examines the accuracy of each portrait, discussing the likelihood of the artist having seen Shakespeare in person and the extent to which the portrait captures the poet's likeness. In addition to discussing the portraits themselves, the book also provides a biography of Shakespeare, detailing his life and works. Friswell explores the poet's upbringing, education, and career, as well as his relationships and personal life. Overall, Life Portraits of William Shakespeare offers a fascinating insight into the history of Shakespearean portraiture, as well as a comprehensive biography of one of the greatest writers in English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.