Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers

<p><b>A fascinating exploration of the early modern authors who helped to shape Shakespeare's beloved plays.</b><br><br> Shakespeare's plays have influenced generations of writers, but who were the early modern playwrights who influenced him?<br><br>Using the latest techniques in textual analysis, Darren Freebury-Jones offers a fresh look at William Shakespeare and reveals the influence of a community of playwrights that shaped his work. He makes a compelling case that we need to see early modern drama as a communal enterprise, with playwrights borrowing from and adapting one another's work.<br><br> From John Lyly's wit to the collaborative genius of John Fletcher, to Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, <i>Shakespeare's borrowed feathers</i> offers fresh insights into Shakespeare's artistic development and shows us new ways of looking at the masterpieces that have enchanted audiences for centuries.</p>