The Shakespeare Canon

The Shakespeare Canon

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Shakespeare Canon by J.M. Robertson is a comprehensive guide to the works of William Shakespeare. The book includes detailed analyses of all of Shakespeare's plays, as well as his sonnets and other poems. The author provides historical and literary context for each work, exploring themes, characters, and dramatic techniques. The book also includes a discussion of Shakespeare's life and career, as well as an overview of the critical reception of his works over the centuries. This volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the works of Shakespeare, whether as a student, scholar, or general reader.1922. These studies in the Shakespeare Canon are submitted not as the result of uniformly assured results, but as the outcome of much protracted effort to reach testable and tested opinions. The main theses are set forward with confirmed conviction. Contents: origination of Henry V; origination of Julius Caesar; authorship of Richard III; with an epilogue on the character problem.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169739055
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 220
Weight: 802g
Height: 215mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 14mm