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Preface to Shakespeare is textbook of Shakespeare criticism by Samuel Johnson that includes this passage: "Shakespeare is above all writers, at least above all modern writers, the poet of nature; the poet that holds up to his readers a faithful mirrour of manners and of life... Read Full Overview

Texto publicado originalmente em 1765, como pref cio da edi o de Samuel Johnson anotada das pe as de William Shakespeare, apresentando o autor e a sua obra. O Pref cio de Johnson considerado essencial para os estudos shakespearianos e, segundo parte da cr tica, Samuel Johnson... Read Full Overview

"Preface to Shakespeare" from Samuel Johnson. English writer who made lasting contributions to English literature as a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer (1709-1784).

Preface to Shakespeare

Preface to Shakespeare is a classic Shakespeare studies text by Samuel Johnson. That praises are without reason lavished on the dead, and that the honours due only to excellence are paid to antiquity, is a complaint likely to be always continued by those, who, being able to... Read Full Overview

Preface to Shakespeare is a classic Shakespeare studies text by Samuel Johnson. That praises are without reason lavished on the dead, and that the honours due only to excellence are paid to antiquity, is a complaint likely to be always continued by those, who, being able to... Read Full Overview

A Preface to Shakespeare's Plays is a book written by Samuel Johnson, a celebrated 18th-century literary critic and lexicographer. The book serves as an introduction to the plays of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in English literature. In the preface, Johnson... Read Full Overview

The essay deals with the qualities that Shakespeare possesses. Johnson praises Shakespeare and finds his position above all the modern writers: the greatness of his reputation has stood the test of time; his highest praise is that he holds up to his readers a faithful mirror... Read Full Overview

""A Preface to Shakespeare's Plays"" is a critical analysis of the works of William Shakespeare, written by Samuel Johnson. The book serves as an introduction to Shakespeare's plays and provides readers with an understanding of the playwright's style, themes, and characters... Read Full Overview

Preface to Shakespeare, a classical book, was published more than a century ago and has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern... Read Full Overview

Samuel Johnson's "Preface to Shakespeare" remains a cornerstone of English literary criticism, offering profound insights into the enduring genius of William Shakespeare. Johnson's critical essay explores Shakespeare's dramatic art, examining his strengths and weaknesses with... Read Full Overview

The Preface to Shakespeare, Samuel JohnsonTogether with selected notes on some of the plays[From his annotated edition of Shakespeare's Plays, published in 1765.]CONTENTSMeasure for MeasureHenry IVHenry VKing LearRomeo and JulietHamletOthello