Publisher's Synopsis
Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and MacBeth is a book written by A. C. Bradley, a renowned Shakespearean scholar. The book is a collection of lectures that provide a comprehensive analysis of four of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies - Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and MacBeth. The book is divided into four parts, each dedicated to one of the plays. In each part, Bradley explores the themes, characters, and plot of the play in great detail. He also discusses the language and style of Shakespeare, providing insights into the playwright's techniques and the meaning behind his words.The book is written in a scholarly but accessible style, making it suitable for both students and general readers. It provides a deep understanding of the plays and their significance in the context of Shakespeare's work, as well as their relevance to modern audiences.Overall, Shakespearean Tragedy: Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and MacBeth is an essential read for anyone interested in Shakespeare's plays or the study of literature in general. It is a timeless classic that continues to be a valuable resource for scholars, teachers, and lovers of Shakespeare's work.1908. From the Introduction: In these lectures I propose to consider the four principal tragedies of Shakespeare from a single point of view. Nothing will be said of Shakespeare's place in the history of either English literature or of the drama in general. No attempt will be made to compare him with other writers. I shall leave untouched, or merely glanced at, questions regarding his life and character, the development of his genius and art, the genuineness, sources, texts, interrelations of his various works. Even what may be called, in a restricted sense, the poetry of the four tragedies-the beauties of style, diction, versification-I shall pass by in silence. Our one object will be what, again in a restricted sense, may be called dramatic appreciation; to increase our understanding and enjoyment of these works as dramas; to learn to apprehend the action and some of the personages of each with a somewhat greater truth and intensity, so that they may assume in our imaginations a shape a little less unlike the shape they wore in the imagination of their creator.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.
