A classic biography of William Shakespeare written by renowned English scholar Sir Sidney Lee, one of the most influential Shakespearean biographers of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Originally published in 1898 and later reissued in various revised and illustrated editions, this 1908-era edition presents a comprehensive and scholarly account of Shakespeare’s life, career, and historical context. Lee’s work is based on his extensive research for the Dictionary of National Biography and is widely regarded as one of the earliest “modern” biographies of Shakespeare.
This volume includes detailed historical analysis, references, and illustrations/facsimiles (in many editions), making it both a valuable reference work and a collectible antique literature item.
Item Details
Author: Sir Sidney Lee (1859–1926)
Title: A Life of William Shakespeare
Publication era: early 1900s (c. 1908–1909 reprint edition)
Subject: Shakespeare biography, English literature, literary history
