Eighteenth Century Essays On Shakespeare

By David Nichol Smith

Book Overview

""Eighteenth Century Essays On Shakespeare"" is a collection of essays edited by David Nichol Smith that were originally published in the 18th century. The book includes essays by notable literary figures such as Samuel Johnson, Alexander Pope, and Samuel Richardson, among others. The essays explore various aspects of Shakespeare's works, including his language, characters, and themes. The book also provides insight into the literary and cultural context of the 18th century and how Shakespeare's works were perceived and interpreted during that time. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Shakespearean literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism.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: 1163246514
• ISBN13: 9781163246511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"