Shakespeare Criticism: A Selection (1916)

By David Nichol Smith

Book Overview

Shakespeare Criticism: A Selection (1916) is a book edited by David Nichol Smith that compiles a collection of critical essays and commentaries on the works of William Shakespeare. The book includes contributions from prominent literary figures such as Samuel Johnson, William Hazlitt, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including Shakespeare's use of language, his portrayal of characters, and his influence on English literature. The book offers a valuable insight into the evolution of Shakespearean criticism and the intellectual debates surrounding his works in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's legacy and 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: 1164044486
• ISBN13: 9781164044482
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"