Publisher's Synopsis
Tolstoy On Shakespeare is a critical essay written by the famous Russian author Leo Tolstoy, in which he shares his opinions and analysis of William Shakespeare's works. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains Tolstoy's general thoughts on Shakespeare and his plays, while the second part focuses on specific plays such as Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear.In the first part, Tolstoy argues that Shakespeare's works are overrated and that they lack moral purpose. He criticizes Shakespeare's characters for being unrealistic and lacking depth, and he argues that the plays are too focused on plot and spectacle rather than on character development and moral lessons.In the second part, Tolstoy provides a detailed analysis of several of Shakespeare's plays. He argues that Hamlet is a flawed play because it is too focused on Hamlet's internal struggles and fails to provide a clear moral lesson. He also criticizes Othello for its portrayal of jealousy and argues that it fails to provide a clear moral message.Overall, Tolstoy On Shakespeare provides a unique perspective on Shakespeare's works and offers a critical analysis of his plays. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Shakespearean literature and the history of literary criticism.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.
