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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
Description
A gentle invitation to wander the landscapes that inspired England’s greatest playwright, this travelogue blends personal observation with vivid illustration. The author recounts two journeys made five years apart, tracing the countryside, historic towns and literary shrines that echo Shakespeare’s world, while offering practical tips for fellow American travelers seeking the same quiet charm.
Written with the affection of a devoted pilgrim, the narrative captures the shifting seasons, the hum of rural life, and the timeless beauty of stone‑cobbled streets and rolling fields. Readers will feel the ease of a seasoned guide who balances scholarly insight with the simple joy of wandering, inviting you to picture the same wild‑flowers blooming beside familiar paths. The book’s richly detailed sketches and measured prose make it a comforting companion for anyone eager to explore the heart of Shakespeare’s England.
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Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (308K characters)
Release date
2011-01-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
William Winter
1836–1917
A leading voice in 19th-century American theater writing, this poet and critic spent decades shaping how audiences thought about actors, plays, and literary life in New York. His books blend sharp judgment, deep affection for the stage, and lively memories of the writers and performers he knew.
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