Wit, Humor And Shakespeare: Twelve Essays

By John Weiss

Book Overview

""Wit, Humor and Shakespeare: Twelve Essays"" is a collection of critical essays written by John Weiss that explores the use of wit and humor in Shakespeare's plays. The book covers a range of topics, including the role of wit in Shakespeare's comedies, the use of humor in his tragedies, and the ways in which Shakespeare's plays reflect the comedic and satirical traditions of his time. Weiss also examines the ways in which Shakespeare's use of wit and humor has influenced later writers and thinkers, and how it continues to resonate with modern audiences. With its insightful analysis and engaging writing style, ""Wit, Humor and Shakespeare: Twelve Essays"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature and the history of comedy.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: 1163116653
• ISBN13: 9781163116654
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"