Publisher's Synopsis
Historico-Shakespearian Readings From The Chronicle And Roman Plays: With Connecting Memoranda is a book written by Benjamin Humphrey Smart and published in 1851. The book is a collection of essays that explore the historical context and sources of several of William Shakespeare's plays, including Richard III, Henry IV, and Julius Caesar. Smart provides detailed analysis of the historical events and figures that inspired Shakespeare's works, drawing on primary sources such as chronicles and historical records. He also examines the ways in which Shakespeare adapted and transformed these sources to create his own unique vision of the past.In addition to these readings of individual plays, Smart includes a series of ""connecting memoranda"" that tie together the various historical threads and themes that run throughout Shakespeare's works. These memoranda offer insights into the broader cultural and political context of Shakespeare's era, as well as the literary and intellectual influences that shaped his writing.Overall, Historico-Shakespearian Readings From The Chronicle And Roman Plays is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Shakespearean literature and history. Smart's meticulous research and engaging prose provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of Elizabethan England and the mind of one of its greatest writers.Being The Companion Volume To The Practice Of Elocution.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.
