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Title: Biographical Essays
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: Shakespeare -- Pope -- Charles Lamb -- Goethe -- Schiller.
Credits: Produced by Robert Prince, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Biographical Essays" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of critical essays produced in the early 19th century. This work examines the lives and influences of significant literary figures, initiating with an exploration of William Shakespeare, aimed at illuminating the complexities and contexts surrounding these historical icons. The opening of the essay focuses on William Shakespeare's life, discussing the scant details of his early years despite his monumental impact on literature. De Quincey reflects on the uncertainty surrounding the precise date and circumstances of Shakespeare's birth, introducing various theories regarding his time of baptism and the connection to his eventual fame. He further analyzes Shakespeare’s familial background, the challenges faced by his father, and the social dynamics of Stratford-upon-Avon, ultimately suggesting that these factors may have shaped Shakespeare's literary career. Through a blend of historical inquiry and literary critique, De Quincey's introductory exploration sets the tone for a deeper examination of Shakespeare's life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859
EBook No.: 6314
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Subject: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Subject: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Subject: Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Biographical Essays
Note: Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Contents: Shakespeare -- Pope -- Charles Lamb -- Goethe -- Schiller.
Credits: Produced by Robert Prince, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Biographical Essays" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of critical essays produced in the early 19th century. This work examines the lives and influences of significant literary figures, initiating with an exploration of William Shakespeare, aimed at illuminating the complexities and contexts surrounding these historical icons. The opening of the essay focuses on William Shakespeare's life, discussing the scant details of his early years despite his monumental impact on literature. De Quincey reflects on the uncertainty surrounding the precise date and circumstances of Shakespeare's birth, introducing various theories regarding his time of baptism and the connection to his eventual fame. He further analyzes Shakespeare’s familial background, the challenges faced by his father, and the social dynamics of Stratford-upon-Avon, ultimately suggesting that these factors may have shaped Shakespeare's literary career. Through a blend of historical inquiry and literary critique, De Quincey's introductory exploration sets the tone for a deeper examination of Shakespeare's life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859
EBook No.: 6314
Published: Aug 1, 2004
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744
Subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Subject: Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von, 1749-1832
Subject: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805
Subject: Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.