William Shakespeare, Prosody And Text: An Essay In Criticism (1900)

By Bastiaan Adriaan Pieter van Dam

Book Overview

William Shakespeare, Prosody And Text: An Essay In Criticism (1900) is a book written by Bastiaan Adriaan Pieter Van Dam. The book is a critical analysis of the works of William Shakespeare, specifically focusing on the poet's use of prosody and text. Van Dam explores the various techniques and literary devices employed by Shakespeare in his plays and sonnets, and examines how these elements contribute to the overall meaning and impact of his works. The book delves into the nuances of Shakespeare's language, including his use of meter, rhyme, and syntax. Through close readings of selected passages and poems, Van Dam provides a detailed examination of Shakespeare's poetic style and the ways in which it reflects his themes and ideas. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Shakespearean literature and anyone interested in the art of poetry and literary criticism.Being An Introduction To A Better Editing And A More Adequate Appreciation Of The Works Of The Elizabethan Poets.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: 1165163268
• ISBN13: 9781165163267
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"