A Study Of Shakespeare

By Algernon Charles Swinburne

Book Overview

""A Study of Shakespeare"" is a literary analysis written by Algernon Charles Swinburne, a renowned English poet, critic, and playwright. This book is a comprehensive exploration of William Shakespeare's works, including his plays and sonnets. Swinburne's analysis is divided into several chapters, each of which is dedicated to a specific aspect of Shakespeare's writing.The book begins with an introduction that provides a brief overview of Shakespeare's life and career. Swinburne then delves into Shakespeare's language, examining his use of vocabulary, syntax, and poetic techniques. He also explores the themes and motifs that run throughout Shakespeare's plays, such as love, power, and death.Swinburne's analysis is not limited to Shakespeare's plays alone. He also examines the sonnets, which he considers to be some of Shakespeare's most profound and beautiful works. Swinburne provides a detailed analysis of each sonnet, exploring their structure, language, and meaning.Throughout the book, Swinburne draws on his extensive knowledge of literature and history to provide context for Shakespeare's works. He also compares Shakespeare's writing to that of other great writers, such as Dante and Milton.""A Study of Shakespeare"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's works or in literary analysis more broadly. Swinburne's insights are both erudite and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.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: 1425484867
• ISBN13: 9781425484866
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"