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Title:
Shakespeare (Volume 1 of 2)
Dargestellt im Vorträgen
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Itay Perl, Reiner Ruf, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Shakespeare (Volume 1 of 2)" by Gustav Landauer is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses a series of lectures that explore the essence, themes, and characters of Shakespeare's plays, delving into the philosophical and emotional intricacies present in his works, particularly focusing on the intimate relationships and existential questions faced by his characters. At the start of this volume, Landauer introduces his examination by highlighting the profound impact of Shakespeare's portrayal of love and conflict, specifically through the lens of "Romeo and Julia." He notes that while the story is rooted in the well-known tale of star-crossed lovers from feuding families, Shakespeare's insights extend beyond mere romantic tragedy to engage with deeper queries about human freedom, identity, and societal conventions. The opening sets the stage for a rich discussion that interweaves the historical context of Shakespeare's time with an analysis of character motivations and the thematic depth that has influenced literature and sentiment across generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Landauer, Gustav, 1870-1919
Editor: Buber, Martin, 1878-1965
EBook No.: 52012
Published: May 6, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: German
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:
Shakespeare (Volume 1 of 2)
Dargestellt im Vorträgen
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Itay Perl, Reiner Ruf, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "Shakespeare (Volume 1 of 2)" by Gustav Landauer is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses a series of lectures that explore the essence, themes, and characters of Shakespeare's plays, delving into the philosophical and emotional intricacies present in his works, particularly focusing on the intimate relationships and existential questions faced by his characters. At the start of this volume, Landauer introduces his examination by highlighting the profound impact of Shakespeare's portrayal of love and conflict, specifically through the lens of "Romeo and Julia." He notes that while the story is rooted in the well-known tale of star-crossed lovers from feuding families, Shakespeare's insights extend beyond mere romantic tragedy to engage with deeper queries about human freedom, identity, and societal conventions. The opening sets the stage for a rich discussion that interweaves the historical context of Shakespeare's time with an analysis of character motivations and the thematic depth that has influenced literature and sentiment across generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Landauer, Gustav, 1870-1919
Editor: Buber, Martin, 1878-1965
EBook No.: 52012
Published: May 6, 2016
Downloads: 111
Language: German
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.