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Shakespeare und die englische Literatur 1564-1864 (includes William Shakespeare and 87 other sitters) NPG D46392

© National Portrait Gallery, London

published by Friedrich Bruckmann, after Wilhelm Lindenschmit the Younger

The most celebrated English playwright and poet, Shakespeare is held as one of the greatest writers of all time. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, he spent most of his working life in London, first as an actor, then a playwright. Whereas many poets of the time were wealthy amateurs, dramatists were usually professionals whose income came from supplying plays to the public theatres and court. The texts of plays belonged to the theatres and were seen as ephemeral, soon to be replaced. The publication of Ben... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.