A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles. Sir Sidney Lee
Patrons habitually addressed in affectionate terms.
Direct references to Southampton in the sonnets of friendship.
Sonnet cvii. the last of the series.
Allusion to Elizabeth’s death.
Allusions to Southampton’s release from prison.
X—THE SUPPOSED STORY OF INTRIGUE IN THE SONNETS
The youth’s relations with the poet’s mistress.
Summary of conclusions respecting the sonnets.
XI—THE DEVELOPMENT OF DRAMATIC POWER
Stratford allusions in the Induction.
Essex and the rebellion of 1601.
Shakespeare’s popularity and influence.
Value of his name to publishers.
XII—THE PRACTICAL AFFAIRS OF LIFE
Shakespeare’s practical temperament.
Appeals for aid from his fellow-townsmen.
Financial position before 1599.
Financial position after 1599.
Formation of the estate at Stratford 1601-10.
The strife between adult and boy actors.
Shakespeare’s references to the struggle.
Shakespeare’s alleged partisanship.