Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare by David Nichol Smith
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Smith, David Nichol, 1875-1962
English
"Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare" edited by David Nichol Smith is a scholarly collection of essays that examines the reputation and criticism of William Shakespeare during the eighteenth century. This publication was likely compiled in the early 20th century and seeks to illuminate the often underappreciated insights and critiques of Shake...
editor outlines the purpose of revisiting these critical essays to demonstrate that the eighteenth century possessed a nuanced understanding of Shakespeare's genius, contrary to popular belief. The preface explains that this volume includes significant essays from notable critics of the time, including Nicholas Rowe and Samuel Johnson, which discuss themes such as Shakespeare's artistic merits and foibles, his learning, and the competing views on his dramatic structure. The introduction sets the framework for exploring the evolving perception of Shakespeare's work and highlights the continuous popularity and relevance of his plays throughout the eighteenth century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Jessica Walker
5 months agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. Time very well spent.
Elijah Rivera
3 months agoI went into this with no expectations and the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. This deserves far more attention.
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