The lodger shakespeare charles nicholl first chapter. Jul 03, 2008 this is a very well researched and written book. About the lodger shakespeare in 1612, shakespeare gave evidence in a court case at westminsterand it is the only occasion on which his actual spoken words were recorded. The author has investigated all records he could find and gives a full and interesting. In 1612, shakespeare gave evidence in a court case at westminsterand it is the only occasion on which his actual spoken words were recorded. Charles nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating episode in shakespeares life. The lodger shakespeare by charles nicholl overdrive. At first glance, this books premise hardly seems bookworthy. There are many biographies on shakespeare despite the fact that very little is actually known about him, but charles nicholl s the lodger shakespeare approaches the bards life from a unique and fascinating angle.
The lodger shakespeare on silver street by charles nicholl 20070801. Acclaimed author charles nicholl presents a brilliantly drawn detective story with entirely new insights into shakespeares life. Marshalling evidence from a wide variety of sources, including previously unknown. Nicholl really dives into every branch of the tree of evidence following a minor court case that shakespeare was a witness too a lawsuit for a husband and wife to get the. Charles nicholl is the author of nine books of history, biography, and travel, including the highly regarded the reckoning. To access shakespeares inner life, you need a tardis. In a fashion similar to his previous explorations of such 16thcentury luminaries as christopher marlowe the reckoning. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Charles nicholl is a historian, biographer and travel writer. Shakespeare on silver street reprint by charles nicholl isbn. Jul 03, 2008 the book by charles nicholl offers an exciting insight into william shakespeares life when he was lodging in london near bishopsgate area. The case seems routine a dispute over an unpaid marriagedowry but it opens up an unexpected window into the dramatists famously obscure lifestory.
Buy the lodger by charles nicholl from waterstones today. I find it amazing that with such little historical evidence, writers such as charles nicholl can evoke shakespeares surroundings of elizabethan and jacobean london etc. Details are compelling in a long book that defies skimming. The lodger shakespeare by charles nicholl offers insight into a littleknown episode of shakespeares life and provides readers with something truly unique. In 1612, stephen belott, feeling cheated out of his dowry, brought a suit against his fatherinlaw, christopher mountjoy. A century ago, a diligent professor from the university of nebraska discovered an authentic. Suivez charles nicholl et explorez sa bibliographie sur sa page dauteur. See all books authored by charles nicholl, including leonardo da vinci. Shakespeare on silver street by charles nicholl online at alibris. It brings important realism to the all too often mythical greatness of the bard.
Charles nicholls book opens a window onto jacobean london and the swirl of sights and sensations that surrounded william shakespeare and inevitably found their way into his. Besides his literary output, nicholl has also presented documentary programmes on television. Charles nicholl is an internationally acclaimed author, writing biographies including leonardo da vinci. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. It follows the discovery early in the last century of a document listing. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. His life on silver street theunitedstatesofamerica pdf ebook epub download a acclaimed author charles nicholl presents a brilliantly drawn detective story with entirely new insights into shakespeare s life with evidence from a wide variety of sources, nicholl creates a compelling, detailed account of the circumstances in which shakespeare. The case seems routinea dispute over an unpaid marriage dowrybut it opens an.
Charles nicholl history leaves traces of the people byron, shakespeare, rimbaud, leonardo living through it, in portraits, documents and books. The lodger by charles nicholl, 9780141023748, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The lodger shakespeare, by charles nicholl, is a perfect complement to the phrase known, but unknown. Larger issues of interpretation belong to the book itself. The lodger by nicholl charles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 7, 2010. Charles nicholl is an english author specializing in works of history, biography, literary detection, and travel. It follows the discovery early in the last century of a document listing shakespeare as witness in a court case. I will confine this preface to a few procedural points and some hearty thanks. Nicholl is one of the great historical detectives of our time and in this atmospheric and exciting book he has created a considerable rarity something new and original about shakespeare. Charles nicholl books list of books by author charles nicholl. Shakespeare on silver street by charles nicholl allen lane. A brilliantly drawn detective story with entirely new insig. The flights of the mind, transforms these glimpses.
In his plays and sonnets, shakespeare gave his audience over one million written words. Flights of the mind as well as books on history and travel. In traces remain, charles nicholl, the acclaimed author of the reckoning, the lodger. Charles nicholl s book opens a window onto jacobean london and the swirl of sights and sensations that surrounded william shakespeare and inevitably found their way into his plays. The murder of christopher marlowe, 1994, sir walter raleigh the creature in the map. Nicholl really dives into every branch of the tree of evidence following a minor court case that shakespeare was a witness too a lawsuit for a husband and wife to. In his latest forensic biography, nicholl tackles the bard. Drawing on evidence from a wide variety of sources, nicholl creates a compellingly detailed account of the circumstances in which shakespeare lived and worked amid the bustle of early. Dr whos elizabethan jaunt last season neatly cleared up.
There are many biographies on shakespeare despite the fact that very little is actually known about him, but charles nicholls the lodger shakespeare approaches the bards life from a unique and fascinating angle. Dec 01, 2007 the lodger shakespeare, by charles nicholl, is a perfect complement to the phrase known, but unknown. Charles nicholl in 1612, shakespeare gave evidence in a court case at westminsterand it is the only occasion on which his actual spoken words were recorded. Shakespeare on silver street reprint by nicholl, charles isbn. Nicholl understands and decodes the shorthand jargon of renaissance italian and reminds us of the frequently autobiographical nature of leonardos notebook musings.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jul 22, 2019 the case seems routine a dispute over an unpaid marriagedowry but it opens up an unexpected window into the dramatists famously obscure lifestory. Its the kind of reallife story jacobean playwrights deftly turned into crowdpleasing citizen comedy. Aug 05, 2008 charles nicholl has written travel books, the fruit palace and borderlines. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In 1612, shakespeare gave evidence at the court of requests in westmins. Nicholl played for wales on fifteen occasions during the 1891 and 1896 home nations championships, and was part of the historic 1893 triple crown winning team. Discover book depositorys huge selection of charles nicholl books online. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Buy the hardcover book lodger by charles nicholl at indigo. Flights of the mind, 2004, nicholl examines a curious. Feb 08, 2008 charles nicholl s book opens a window onto jacobean london and the swirl of sights and sensations that surrounded william shakespeare and inevitably found their way into his plays.
Through intelligent guesswork rather than unfounded speculation charles nicholl manages to show how this city and society could have influenced shakespeares writing. This book looks into some aspects of shakespeares life in london over a couple of years in the early seventeenth century. Its the kind of reallife story jacobean playwrights deftly. His life on silver street by charles nicholl january 9, 2018 may 22, 2018 catherine meyrick in 1612 william shakespeare gave evidence in a case at the court of requests brought by stephen belott against the tiremaker, christopher mountjoy who was his fatherinlaw and with whom he had served. The book is as much about the life of london and the people around shakespeare, as of the man himself. Listen to the lodger shakespeare by charles nicholl, simon vance for free with a 30 day free trial. His statement, or deposition, was taken down by a clerk of the court. It is must reading for all who love the life and verse of the worlds greatest poet. A brilliantly drawn detective story with entirely new insights into shakespeares life in 1612, william shakespeare gave evidence in a court case at westminster and it is the only occasion on which his actual spoken words were recorded. The book by charles nicholl offers an exciting insight into william shakespeares life when he was lodging in london near bishopsgate area. In the lodger shakespeare, charles nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating but littleknown episode in the bards life. In the lodger shakespeare, charles nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating but. The lodger by charles nicholl overdrive rakuten overdrive. One of the witnesses called to testify was mountjoys former lodger, william shakespeare.
Drawing on evidence from a wide variety of sources, nicholl creates a compellingly detailed. Charles nicholl books list of books by author charles. Nicholl bases his book on documents that were discovered in 1909, court records. Charles boomer bowen nicholl 19 june 1870 9 july 1939 was a welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for cambridge university and llanelli.
The lodger book hillsborough county public library. Charles nicholl has written travel books, the fruit palace and borderlines. His books include the reckoning winner of the james tait black prize for biography and the crime. In the lodger shakespeare we see the playwright in the daily context of a street in jacobean london. Jul 03, 2008 charles nicholl s book, the lodger shakespeare, is absolutely engrossing. On monday 11 may 1612, william shakespeare gave evidence in a lawsuit at the court of requests in westminster. Charles nicholls book opens a window onto jacobean london and the swirl of sights and sensations that surrounded william shakespeare. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The lodger by charles nicholl penguin books australia. Nicholl is one of the great historical detectives of our time and in this atmospheric and exciting book he has created a considerable raritysomething new and original about shakespeare. Nicholl played for wales on fifteen occasions during the 1891 and 1896 home nations championships, and was part of the historic 1893 triple crown winning team nicholl was recognised as an.