A Revisal Of Shakespeare's Text (1765)

By Benjamin Heath

Book Overview

""A Revisal Of Shakespeare's Text"" is a book written by Benjamin Heath and published in 1765. The book is a critical analysis and revision of William Shakespeare's plays. Heath was a scholar and philosopher who believed that Shakespeare's works were not being properly understood or appreciated by his contemporaries. In the book, Heath examines the original texts of Shakespeare's plays and identifies errors and inconsistencies that he believed were introduced by editors and printers over time. He then proposes his own revisions to the text, with the aim of restoring Shakespeare's original intentions and meanings. Heath's revisions include changes to spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as alterations to the wording of certain passages. He also provides commentary on the plays, discussing their themes, characters, and historical context. The book was controversial when it was first published, with some critics accusing Heath of overstepping his bounds as a critic and editor. However, it was also widely praised for its insights into Shakespeare's works and its contributions to the field of Shakespearean scholarship. Today, ""A Revisal Of Shakespeare's Text"" is considered an important work of literary criticism and a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding Shakespeare's plays in their original form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104599384
• ISBN13: 9781104599386
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 594 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"