The Doubtful Plays Of William Shakespeare

By William Hazlitt

Book Overview

The Doubtful Plays of William Shakespeare is a book written by William Hazlitt that delves into the controversial topic of Shakespeare's authorship of certain plays. The book examines a number of plays that have been attributed to Shakespeare but are considered by some scholars to be of questionable authorship. Hazlitt explores the evidence for and against Shakespeare's authorship of these plays, analyzing the language, style, and themes of each work. He also provides historical context and discusses the critical reception of each play. Some of the plays discussed in the book include Pericles, Timon of Athens, and Henry VIII. Hazlitt's analysis is insightful and thought-provoking, and the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean scholarship.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: 1163249750
• ISBN13: 9781163249758
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 502 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"