Shakespeare Himself: for the Unveiling of Mr Par
Bliss Carman's "Shakespeare Himself" is a unique and intriguing work that explores the life and legacy of William Shakespeare. The book delves into the poet's personal struggles, his creative process, and the impact of his works on literature and society. Through a series of vignettes and monologues, Carman brings Shakespeare to life in a way that is both accessible and thought-provoking. Would you like me to provide more information or answer any specific questions about "Shakespeare Himself"?
By Bliss Carman · First published 1920 · Genre: Nonfiction, Biography, History · 1,172 words
First lines
The body is no prison where we lie Shut out from our true heritage of sun; It is the wings wherewith the soul may fly. Save through this flesh so scorned and spat upon, No ray of light had reached the caverned mind, No thrill of pleasure through the life had run, No love of nature or of humankind, Were it but love of self, had stirred the heart To its first deed. Such freedom as we find, We find but through its service, not apart. And as an eagle's wings upbear him higher Than Andes or Himalaya, and chart Rivers and seas beneath; so our desire, With more celestial members yet, may soar Into the space of empyrean fire, Still bodied but more richly than before.
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Shakespeare Himself: for the Unveiling of Mr Partridge's Statue of the Poet is listed on Textopian as a short story by Bliss Carman, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Bliss Carman
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, History, Art and Culture
- Length: 1,172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Nonfiction — The book focuses on William Shakespeare and the unveiling of a statue in his honor, which is a factual, real-world event.
- Biography — As the book centres around the life and works of William Shakespeare, it can be categorized as a biography.
- History — The book gives insight into the historical context of Shakespeare's time and the later responses to his work, which is a part of, albeit niche, historical record.
- Art and Culture — The unveiling of a statute of a famed poet like Shakespeare is a cultural event, thus falling into this genre.
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Shakespeare · poetry · literature · biography · statue · unveiling · celebration · historical · drama · theater · art · cultural