Shakespeare's England

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Shakespeare's England

by William Winter

EN·~5 hours·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

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5:17:57

Portrait of William Winter—from a crayon by Arthur Jule Goodman - The Anchor Inn - Old House at Bridport - Restoration House, Rochester - Charing Cross - Kensington Palace - The Tower of London - Old Water Gate - Approach to Cheshire Cheese - St. Mary-le-Strand - Temple Church - Gower's Monument - Andrews's Monument - Old Tabard Inn, Southwark - Windsor Castle - St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle - Windsor Forest and Park - The Curfew Tower - The Sign of the Swan - Westminster Hall - The Mace - Greenwich Hospital - Queen Elizabeth's Cradle - Warwick Castle - Old Inn - Washington Irving's Parlour - From the Warwick Shield - Holy Trinity Church, Stratford - The Inglenook - Approach to Shottery - Distant View of Stratford - Whitehall Gateway - Lambeth Palace - Dulwich College - The Crown Inn, Dulwich - Oriel Window - From the Triforium, Westminster Abbey - Chapel of Henry VII. - Chapel of Edward the Confessor - The Poets' Corner - The North Ambulatory - The Spaniards, Hampstead - The Dome of St. Paul's - The Grange - Shakespeare's Birthplace - Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Charlecote - Meadow Walk by the Avon - Antique Font - Monument - Gable Window - Peveril Peak - St. Paul's, from Maiden Lane - The Charter-house - St. Giles', Cripplegate - Sir John Crosby's Monument - Gresham's Monument - Goldsmith's House - A Bit from Clare Court - Fleet Street in 1780 - Gray's Inn Square - Stoke-Pogis Church - Old Church - The White Hart - Column on Barnet Battle-field - Farm-house - Falstaff Inn and West Gate, Canterbury - Butchery Lane, Canterbury - Flying-horse Inn, Canterbury - Canterbury Cathedral - Stratford-upon-Avon - Stratford Church - Washington Irving's Chair - The Stratford Memorial - Mary Arden's Cottage - Church of St. Martin - Westminster Abbey - Middle Temple Lane

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Description

Step into a thoughtful 19th‑century travelogue that follows an American wanderer as he explores the countryside and historic towns that inspired Shakespeare. Through vivid descriptions of rolling hills, ancient shrines, and bustling market streets, the author paints the English landscape with a poet’s eye, inviting listeners to feel the mist over the Avon and the echo of Elizabethan drama. Interwoven with personal reflections, the narrative offers gentle guidance for modern travelers who wish to trace the same paths, balancing factual insight with a reverent love of the scenery.

The book is enriched by period illustrations that bring each locale to life, from the thatched cottages of Stratford‑upon‑Avon to the quiet gardens of the countryside. Its tone remains warm and scholarly, echoing the style of Addison and Goldsmith, yet accessible enough to spark curiosity without overwhelming detail. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for England’s literary heritage and the timeless charm of its rural heartland.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (307K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jim Adcock, Special Thanks to the Internet Archive, American Libraries.

Release date

2011-01-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Winter

William Winter

1836–1917

A leading American drama critic of the 19th century, he also wrote poetry, essays, and books about the theater world he knew so well. His work grew out of New York’s lively literary scene and helped shape how generations of readers thought about actors and the stage.

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