Bible Sidelights From Shakespeare (1913)

By William Burgess

Book Overview

Bible Sidelights From Shakespeare is a book written by William Burgess in 1913. The book explores the use of biblical references and allusions in the works of William Shakespeare. Burgess provides a detailed analysis of various biblical themes and stories that are woven into Shakespeare's plays, including the story of Adam and Eve, the life of King David, and the parables of Jesus. The author also delves into the religious and cultural context of Shakespeare's time, highlighting the influence of the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation on the playwright's work. Bible Sidelights From Shakespeare is a fascinating exploration of the connections between literature and religion, and a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, biblical studies, or literary analysis.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: 1120163080
• ISBN13: 9781120163080
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"