Project Gutenberg 2020-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 149 Guizot, François 1787 1874 Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume Guizot, M. (François) Guisot, M. (François) Guizot, Monsieur (François) Guizot, François Broglie, Achille-Léon-Victor, duc de 1785 1870 Broglie, Achille-Leon-Victor, duc de Broglie, duc de (Achille-Léon-Victor) De Broglie, Achille-Léon-Victor Shakspeare et son temps. English Shakspeare and His Times Produced by Don Kostuch "Shakspeare and His Times" by François Guizot is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life and works of William Shakespeare, exploring the context of his era and the evolution of dramatic art, particularly in England. Guizot's analysis not only highlights Shakespeare's genius but also examines the cultural and social dynamics that shaped his writing and popularity. The opening portion of the book begins with an introduction that outlines the evolution of Shakespeare's reputation, contrasting past perceptions with contemporary views that fully acknowledge his genius. François Guizot discusses the nature of dramatic poetry, asserting its roots in popular culture and the emotional connection it fosters among audiences. He emphasizes the importance of societal conditions during the Elizabethan era, following the turmoil of previous political strife, which fostered an appreciation for the arts. Guizot ultimately portrays Shakespeare as a product of his time, examining how his works responded to and influenced society, while also addressing the challenges of translating his rich English expressions into other languages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Dramatists, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography Stratford-upon-Avon (England) -- Biography Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stage history -- France PR Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: History - British 692217 2025-06-25T04:10:10.967659 text/html 659927 2024-10-18T04:22:01 text/html 345631 2025-06-25T04:10:20.686587 application/epub+zip 357473 2025-06-25T04:10:14.416629 application/epub+zip 338123 2025-06-25T04:10:13.035646 application/epub+zip 608655 2025-06-25T04:10:25.710054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 566702 2025-06-25T04:10:19.615605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 521871 2022-09-28T08:21:22.287344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 648627 2025-06-25T04:10:10.163659 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 628791 2024-10-18T04:22:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19090 2025-06-25T04:10:25.840080 application/rdf+xml 15166 2025-06-25T04:10:13.557637 image/jpeg 3886 2025-06-25T04:10:13.284617 image/jpeg 326129 2025-06-25T04:10:11.020735 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 fr.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia