Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2] Including the Biography of the Poet; criticisms on his genius and writings; a new chronology of his plays; a disquisition on the on the object of his sonnets; and a history of the manners, customs, and amusements, superstitions, poetry, and elegant literature of his age

"Shakspeare and His Times [Vol. 2 of 2]" by Nathan Drake is a journey into the world of William Shakespeare, examining both his life and the era in which he lived. The book presents a detailed examination of Shakespeare’s life, his writings, and the cultural landscape of his time. It analyzes his plays, dissects the mysteries within his sonnets, and explores how his connections to powerful patrons, like Lord Southampton, helped shape his career. The narrative emphasizes the historical backdrop of Shakespeare's life, including the customs, the superstitions, the poetry and the social aspects of society during his time. Drake paints a picture of Shakespeare's world, revealing the forces that molded the man and his works, and how he navigated the social hierarchy of Elizabethan England to become the literary giant we know today.