Originally published in 1941, this book provides a brief study of the life and work of Joseph Conrad through the lens of his writings. Bradbrook divides Conrad's... Læs mere
In this book Professor Bradbrook characterizes Shakespeare's achievements and those of his contemporaries and endeavours to 'place' them in... Læs mere
This 1936 book discusses Sir Walter Raleigh's connection to the intellectual environment of his time. It analyses Raleigh's... Læs mere
Andrew Marvell (1621–1677) lived through the English Civil War, and the restoration of the monarchy. He was politically active in Parliament, but is best known for his verse. In this 1940... Læs mere
This 1975 book amplifies the record of Malcolm Lowry's early life. It considers the critical point of this knowledge, and the ways it is... Læs mere
In this study, Shakespeare's own life story and the development of English theatrical history are placed in the wider context of Elizabethan and Jacobean times but the works themselves are the final objective of this 'applied biography'.