The Still Lion: An Essay Towards The Restoration Of Shakespeare's Text (1874)

By Clement Mansfield Ingleby

Book Overview

The Still Lion: An Essay Towards The Restoration Of Shakespeare�������s Text (1874) is a book written by Clement Mansfield Ingleby. This book is an attempt to restore the original text of William Shakespeare's plays. Ingleby argues that the text of Shakespeare's plays has been corrupted over time due to the errors made by printers and editors. He believes that the original text of Shakespeare's plays has been lost and that it is necessary to restore it in order to understand the true meaning of his works. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which discusses a different aspect of Shakespeare's text. Ingleby examines the sources of the text, the errors made by printers, and the changes made by editors. He also discusses the importance of understanding the context in which Shakespeare's plays were written. The Still Lion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's works, as it provides an in-depth analysis of the text and the challenges involved in restoring it.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: 1104331241
• ISBN13: 9781104331245
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"