Project Gutenberg 2011-11-22 Public domain in the USA. 193 Ingersoll, Robert Green 1833 1899 Ingersoll, Bob Ingersoll, R. G. (Robert Green) Ingersoll, Robert G. (Robert Green) Shakespeare: A Lecture Produced by David Widger "Shakespeare: A Lecture" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. This book explores the genius of William Shakespeare, examining his tremendous impact on literature and the human experience. Ingersoll aims to convey both the awe and the complexity of Shakespeare's works and thoughts, portraying him as a monumental figure whose contributions to art and humanity transcend time. In this lecture, Ingersoll passionately argues for Shakespeare's unparalleled status in literature, highlighting his ability to understand and articulate the complexities of the human condition. He discusses Shakespeare's humble beginnings and the irony of his initial obscurity compared to the vast legacy he left behind. Ingersoll emphasizes Shakespeare's mastery in character creation, revealing the depth and complexity that sets him apart from other writers. By weaving together elements of humor, tragedy, and philosophy, Ingersoll asserts that Shakespeare remains a timeless figure who engaged with universal themes, thereby capturing the essence of humanity in all its facets. The lecture ultimately serves as both a tribute to Shakespeare and a reflection on the nature of genius itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 121413 2025-08-15T11:56:54.155343 text/html 119484 2013-01-29T11:01:06 text/html 119214 2025-08-15T11:56:59.735307 application/epub+zip 120744 2025-08-15T11:56:56.947321 application/epub+zip 108498 2025-08-15T11:56:55.882328 application/epub+zip 232358 2025-08-15T11:57:01.822278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219930 2025-08-15T11:56:59.083314 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190517 2022-09-17T11:56:46.293868 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 100075 2025-08-15T11:56:53.826336 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99974 2011-11-22T15:06:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 99972 2011-11-22T15:06:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20148 2025-08-15T11:57:01.945274 application/rdf+xml 12961 2025-08-15T11:56:56.371306 image/jpeg 3393 2025-08-15T11:56:56.128307 image/jpeg 39140 2011-11-22T15:06:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 41249 2013-01-29T11:01:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 39118 2011-11-22T15:06:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 116828 2025-08-15T11:56:54.165351 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia