Shakespeare's Pericles And Apollonius Of Tyre: A Study In Comparative Literature (1898)

By Albert Henry Smyth

Book Overview

Shakespeare's Pericles and Apollonius of Tyre: A Study in Comparative Literature is a book written by William Shakespeare in 1898. The book explores the similarities and differences between Shakespeare's play Pericles and the medieval romance Apollonius of Tyre. The author examines the themes, characters, and plot of both works, highlighting the ways in which they reflect the cultural and literary traditions of their respective eras. The book also provides historical context for both works, discussing the social and political factors that influenced their creation. Overall, Shakespeare's Pericles and Apollonius of Tyre: A Study in Comparative Literature offers a comprehensive analysis of two important works of literature, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their significance and enduring appeal.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: 1437042988
• ISBN13: 9781437042986
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"