Ariosto, Shakespeare And Corneille (1920)

By Benedetto Croce

Book Overview

Ariosto, Shakespeare and Corneille is a literary analysis book written by the Italian philosopher Benedetto Croce and originally published in 1920. The book explores the works of three prominent playwrights from different countries and periods: Ludovico Ariosto from Italy, William Shakespeare from England, and Pierre Corneille from France. Croce examines the themes, characters, and styles of each writer and compares their contributions to the development of European drama. He argues that each playwright represents a distinct phase in the evolution of drama, with Ariosto representing the Renaissance, Shakespeare representing the Elizabethan era, and Corneille representing the classical period. The book also explores the cultural and historical contexts in which each writer worked, highlighting the influence of their respective societies on their work. Croce's analysis is both insightful and comprehensive, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the works of these three influential playwrights and their impact on the history of drama.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: 1164044753
• ISBN13: 9781164044758
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"