Shakespeare And Classical Antiquity: Greek And Latin Antiquity As Presented In Shakespeare's Plays

By Paul Stapfer

Shakespeare and Classical Antiquity: Greek and Latin Antiquity as Presented in Shakespeare's Plays is a book written by Paul Stapfer. The book explores the influence of Greek and Latin antiquity on the works of William Shakespeare. Stapfer analyzes the characters, themes, and settings of Shakespeare's plays and shows how they were inspired by the classical world. The book also examines the historical context in which Shakespeare wrote his plays and how he used classical sources to create his own unique style. The author provides a detailed analysis of each play, highlighting the classical references and how they contribute to the overall themes and plot. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare, classical literature, and the history of theater.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163414379
• ISBN13: 9781163414378
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"