The Prototype Of Hamlet And Other Shakespearean Problems

By William Preston Johnston

Book Overview

The Prototype of Hamlet and Other Shakespearean Problems is a book written by William Preston Johnston, which explores various issues related to the works of William Shakespeare. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Shakespeare's writing. The first chapter of the book examines the prototype of Hamlet, which is a play called Ur-Hamlet that is believed to have been written by an unknown author before Shakespeare's version. Johnston analyzes the similarities and differences between the two plays and considers what this might reveal about Shakespeare's creative process.In subsequent chapters, Johnston discusses other Shakespearean problems, such as the authorship of certain plays, the sources of Shakespeare's plots, and the meaning of some of his most famous lines. He also explores the historical context in which Shakespeare was writing and considers how this might have influenced his work.Throughout the book, Johnston uses a scholarly approach to analyze Shakespeare's writing and to provide insights into the meaning and significance of his plays. The book is aimed at readers who are interested in Shakespearean scholarship and who want to deepen their understanding of the Bard's work.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: 1417954906
• ISBN13: 9781417954902
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"