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Title: Étude sur Shakspeare

Note: Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica).

Summary: "Étude sur Shakspeare" by François Guizot is a literary and biographical analysis written during the mid-19th century. The publication explores the life, works, and influence of William Shakespeare, emphasizing the evolution of public perception and appreciation for his genius in French literary circles. The opening of the text provides a historical perspective on Shakespeare's growing recognition in France, tracing the evolution from critical views, such as Voltaire's, to a broader admiration for his contributions to drama. Guizot discusses the societal conditions that contributed to Shakespeare's work, focusing on the nature of dramatic poetry and its roots in popular celebrations, as well as the interplay between the playwright and the audience. He lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of how Shakespeare’s life experiences influenced his theater, emphasizing the importance of cultural context and the environment in which he created his enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 14827

Published: Jan 28, 2005

Downloads: 68

Language: French

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Étude sur Shakspeare

Note: Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica).

Summary: "Étude sur Shakspeare" by François Guizot is a literary and biographical analysis written during the mid-19th century. The publication explores the life, works, and influence of William Shakespeare, emphasizing the evolution of public perception and appreciation for his genius in French literary circles. The opening of the text provides a historical perspective on Shakespeare's growing recognition in France, tracing the evolution from critical views, such as Voltaire's, to a broader admiration for his contributions to drama. Guizot discusses the societal conditions that contributed to Shakespeare's work, focusing on the nature of dramatic poetry and its roots in popular celebrations, as well as the interplay between the playwright and the audience. He lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of how Shakespeare’s life experiences influenced his theater, emphasizing the importance of cultural context and the environment in which he created his enduring legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Guizot, François, 1787-1874

EBook No.: 14827

Published: Jan 28, 2005

Downloads: 68

Language: French

Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.