Life Of Edmond Malone, Editor Of Shakespeare: With Selections From His Manuscript Anecdotes

By James Prior

Book Overview

This book, titled ""Life Of Edmond Malone, Editor Of Shakespeare: With Selections From His Manuscript Anecdotes"" by James Prior, is a biography of the renowned Irish scholar and editor Edmond Malone. Malone was known for his extensive research and contributions to the study of William Shakespeare's works. The book covers his life from his birth in 1741 to his death in 1812, exploring his early years, education, and career as a lawyer before turning to his passion for literature and specifically, Shakespeare. The biography delves into Malone's meticulous research methods and his contributions to the field of Shakespearean scholarship, including his famous edition of Shakespeare's plays published in 1790. The book also includes selections from Malone's personal manuscript anecdotes, providing readers with a glimpse into his personal life and relationships. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential Shakespearean scholars of all time.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: 1163249475
• ISBN13: 9781163249475
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"