Shakespeare's family by C. C. Stopes

"Shakespeare's Family" by C. C. Stopes is a genealogical study written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the ancestors and descendants of William Shakespeare, specifically detailing the lineage and connections of the Arden family, which intersects with Shakespeare’s heritage. The book aims to correct misconceptions and provide clarity regarding Shakespeare's origins and familial connections. The opening of "Shakespeare's Family" introduces the author’s intention to reprint and expand upon previously published articles about Shakespeare's ancestry. Stopes emphasizes a genealogical exploration rather than a focus on Shakespeare's literary works. She aims to counter claims undermining Shakespeare's social status and to demonstrate the respectability of his family background. The narrative begins with the discussion of the name "Shakespeare," detailing its ancient origins and establishing a foundation for the exploration of early Shakespeares and their localities, highlighting the family's significance in Warwickshire. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper investigation into Shakespeare's lineage and the role of the Arden family in his ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stopes, C. C. (Charlotte Carmichael), 1840-1929
Title Shakespeare's family
Credits Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci, Janet
Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Family
Subject Shakespeare family
Subject Arden family
Category Text
eBook-No. 26315
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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