Johnson On Shakespeare

Essays And Notes, With An Introduction (1908)

von Samuel Johnson

240 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Johnson On Shakespeare: Essays And Notes, With An Introduction (1908) is a collection of essays and notes on the works of William Shakespeare, written by the renowned literary critic Samuel Johnson. The book includes an introduction by Johnson himself, in which he discusses his approach to literary criticism and his admiration for Shakespeare's writing.The essays and notes cover a wide range of topics related to Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, including their themes, characters, language, and historical context. Johnson offers insightful analysis and commentary on many of Shakespeare's most famous works, such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet.Throughout the book, Johnson demonstrates his deep knowledge of Shakespeare's writing and his ability to engage with its complexities and nuances. He also offers his own opinions and interpretations of the plays, sometimes challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh insights into their meaning and significance.Overall, Johnson On Shakespeare: Essays And Notes, With An Introduction (1908) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature and the history of literary criticism. Johnson's writing is both informative and engaging, and his insights into Shakespeare's work remain relevant and thought-provoking to this day.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781120305626
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC