This illustrated guidebook takes readers on a tour of the birthplace and home of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It provides historical, biographical, and literary context for the site and its significance as a pilgrimage destination for lovers of Shakespeare's plays.
This book is a fascinating collection of poems and songs about the life and death of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham. Villiers was a key figure in the court of King James I and his assassination by John Felton in 1628 shocked the nation. Written by Frederick William Fairholt, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English court or the literature of the 17th century.
Originally published in 1854, this charming travelogue takes readers on a journey through the Low Countries and Italy, exploring the homes, haunts, and works of some of the greatest artists of the Dutch and Italian Renaissance. With detailed descriptions of artworks and fascinating historical and cultural information, Homes, Haunts, and Works of Rubens, Vandyke, Rembrandt, and Cuyp, the Dutch Genre-Painters is a must-read for anyone interested in the art and culture of these regions.