1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare
James S. Shapiro
1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare is a 2005 book by James S. Shapiro about the life of William Shakespeare in the year 1599. 1599 was the year Shakespeare finished writing Henry V, and wrote Julius Caesar and As You Like It. In addition to detailing Shakespeare's life, Shapiro "delv[es] into evocative details of social, political, and artistic life in London in 1599."
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionMajor | 2006 | Winner | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- William Shakespeare90%
02 Central places
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- London55%
03 Suggested argument
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The year 1599’s social, political, and artistic context helps illuminate William Shakespeare’s life and his writing of Henry V, Julius Caesar, and As You Like It.
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35 / 100 academicSerious trade
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 78%.