A Study of Shakespeare by Algernon Charles Swinburne

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Author Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
Editor Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928
Title A Study of Shakespeare
Note "Report of the proceedings ... of the newest Shakespeare society" is an attack upon the New Shakespere society.
Note Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents A study of Shakespeare. I. First period: lyric and fantastic. II. Second period: comic and historic. III. Third period: tragic and romantic (from Fortnightly review, May, 1875, January, 1876) -- Appendix. I. Note on the historical play of King Edward III (from Gentleman's magazine, August and September, 1879) II. Report of the proceedings on the first anniversary session of the newest Shakespeare society (from the Examiner, April, 1876) III. Additions and corrections [signed: Chimera Bombinans in Vacuo] (from the Examiner, April, 1876).
Credits This eBook was prepared by Les Bowler
Summary "A Study of Shakespeare" by Algernon Charles Swinburne is a critical study written in the late 19th century. The text appears to serve as an in-depth analysis of the development and evolution of Shakespeare's poetic style and metric forms. Swinburne's exploration comes at a time when debates regarding Shakespeare's authorship and the authenticity of his plays were prominent. The opening of the work introduces Swinburne's intention to investigate the metrical progression and stylistic changes in Shakespeare's writing over distinct periods of his career. He presents the metaphor of Shakespeare's works as an uncharted sea, emphasizing the complexities and challenges of literary criticism. The preface outlines the framework for Swinburne's analysis, hinting at a division of Shakespeare's oeuvre into three main periods, each marked by unique stylistic traits. Through this methodology, the author sets a foundation for exploring the evolution of one of literature's most monumental figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
Subject New Shakspere Society (Great Britain)
Category Text
EBook-No. 16412
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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