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Title: William Shakespeare: A Critical Study
Credits: Produced by Jens Guld, Dagny & Marc D'Hooghe. (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "William Shakespeare: A Critical Study" by Georg Brandes is a critical work written in the early 20th century. This text delves into the complexities of Shakespeare's life, his historical context, and literary contributions, exploring his profound influence on literature and drama. Brandes' study seeks to illuminate the enigmatic life of Shakespeare, particularly the obscurities surrounding his biography, and the evolution of his artistic genius through his works. At the start of the work, Brandes sets the scene by contrasting Shakespeare’s significance with that of his contemporaries, such as Michael Angelo and Cervantes, emphasizing the lasting impact of Shakespeare’s body of work even centuries after its creation. He outlines the challenges in reconstructing Shakespeare's biography, citing a lack of contemporary documentation and personal letters. The opening also introduces key aspects of Shakespeare's origins, including his upbringing in Stratford-on-Avon and the cultural influences that likely shaped his literary output. Brandes’ examination promises a detailed exploration of Shakespeare's evolution as an artist and the political and social currents of England during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927
Translator: Archer, William, 1856-1924
Translator: Morison, Mary
Translator: White, Diana
EBook No.: 50724
Published: Dec 20, 2015
Downloads: 1166
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: William Shakespeare: A Critical Study
Credits: Produced by Jens Guld, Dagny & Marc D'Hooghe. (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
Summary: "William Shakespeare: A Critical Study" by Georg Brandes is a critical work written in the early 20th century. This text delves into the complexities of Shakespeare's life, his historical context, and literary contributions, exploring his profound influence on literature and drama. Brandes' study seeks to illuminate the enigmatic life of Shakespeare, particularly the obscurities surrounding his biography, and the evolution of his artistic genius through his works. At the start of the work, Brandes sets the scene by contrasting Shakespeare’s significance with that of his contemporaries, such as Michael Angelo and Cervantes, emphasizing the lasting impact of Shakespeare’s body of work even centuries after its creation. He outlines the challenges in reconstructing Shakespeare's biography, citing a lack of contemporary documentation and personal letters. The opening also introduces key aspects of Shakespeare's origins, including his upbringing in Stratford-on-Avon and the cultural influences that likely shaped his literary output. Brandes’ examination promises a detailed exploration of Shakespeare's evolution as an artist and the political and social currents of England during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Brandes, Georg, 1842-1927
Translator: Archer, William, 1856-1924
Translator: Morison, Mary
Translator: White, Diana
EBook No.: 50724
Published: Dec 20, 2015
Downloads: 1166
Language: English
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.