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"" is a literary critique written by Bastiaan Adriaan Pieter Van Dam in 1900. The book focuses on William Shakespeare's use of prosody, which refers to the patterns of rhythm and sound in poetry and verse. Van Dam analyzes the structure of Shakespeare's poetry and the way it contributes to the meaning and impact of his plays. The book also delves into the textual issues surrounding Shakespeare's works, including the various versions and editions that exist. Van Dam's analysis offers a unique perspective on Shakespeare's writing and provides insight into the literary techniques that have made him one of the most celebrated playwrights of all time.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: 1437365167
• ISBN13: 9781437365160
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"