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To: Renfield

I’d give the distinction to John Dowland, who was one of the greatest musicians of his time. He moved in the same circles as Shakespeare; shared a patron with Shakespeare; had lived for years in Helsingore as musician to the Danish king; moved all through Europe, particularly Italy and would have been partial to making a quick buck putting out plays. Besides, many of his famous lute songs fit hand-in-glove with the situations in the plays.


7 posted on 09/12/2013 4:37:11 AM PDT by Mr Ramsbotham (I'll retire to Bedlam.)
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

Is it not possible that Shakespeare was an acquaintance of the man you mention and was able to pick his brain for a lot of information and ideas?


15 posted on 09/12/2013 5:52:48 AM PDT by Bigg Red (Let me hear what God the LORD will speak. -Ps85)
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To: Mr Ramsbotham

But the Jewish angle?


61 posted on 09/12/2013 3:12:03 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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