Wit, Humor And Shakespeare: Twelve Essays

By John Weiss

Book Overview

""Wit, Humor And Shakespeare: Twelve Essays"" by John Weiss is a collection of literary essays that explore the themes of wit and humor in the works of William Shakespeare. The book contains twelve essays, each of which examines a different aspect of Shakespeare's writing, from the use of puns and wordplay to the portrayal of comedic characters.The essays are written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making them suitable for both academic and general readers. Weiss draws on his extensive knowledge of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets to provide insightful analysis and interpretation of the texts.In addition to exploring the themes of wit and humor, Weiss also delves into broader issues such as the nature of comedy, the role of the audience in interpreting Shakespeare's work, and the cultural context in which the plays were written.Overall, ""Wit, Humor And Shakespeare: Twelve Essays"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature, comedy, and the art of literary analysis.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: 1430453052
• ISBN13: 9781430453055
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"