Shakespeare's Himself Again V1-2: Or The Language Of The Poet Asserted (1815)

By Andrew Becket

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Himself Again Volumes 1 and 2, also known as The Language of the Poet Asserted, is a book written by Andrew Becket and published in 1815. The book is a defense of William Shakespeare's language and style against the criticism and alteration of his works by later editors and critics. Becket argues that Shakespeare's language is unique and cannot be improved upon, and that attempts to modernize or simplify his works are misguided. The book includes examples of Shakespeare's language and style, as well as discussions of his use of metaphor, puns, and other literary devices. Becket also examines the historical and cultural context in which Shakespeare wrote, and argues that his works are a reflection of his time and place. Overall, Shakespeare's Himself Again is a passionate defense of Shakespeare's language and an argument for the importance of preserving his original texts.Being A Full But Dispassionate Examination Of The Readings And Interpretations Of The Several Editors. The Whole Comprised In A Series Of Notes, Sixteen Hundred In Number, And Further Illustrative Of The More Difficult Passages In His Plays, To The Various Editions Of Which The Present Volumes Form A Complete And Necessary Supplement. In Two Volumes.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: 1164956515
• ISBN13: 9781164956518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 738 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"