Samuel Johnson

Preface to Shakespeare

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Produktbeschreibung

Samuel Johnson's "Preface to Shakespeare" remains a cornerstone of English literary criticism, offering profound insights into the enduring genius of William Shakespeare. Johnson's critical essay explores Shakespeare's dramatic art, examining his strengths and weaknesses with unparalleled clarity and depth. This influential work delves into Shakespeare's masterful portrayal of human nature, his use of language, and his adherence to (or departure from) dramatic conventions. Johnson's astute observations on Shakespeare's tragedies, comedies, and histories have shaped critical understanding for centuries. A must-read for anyone interested in Shakespeare, literary criticism, or the history of English literature, "Preface to Shakespeare" provides a window into the mind of one of the greatest literary figures reflecting on another. It's a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of Shakespeare's works. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 58
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 95g
• ISBN-13: 9781023012676
• ISBN-10: 1023012677
• Artikelnr.: 74104581

Autorenporträt

Samuel Johnson was an English writer who was born on September 18, 1709, and died on December 13, 1784. He was called "Dr. Johnson" by many people. He was a poet, playwright, essayist, moralist, critic, biographer, editor, and lexicographer. According to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, he was "possibly the most famous writer in English history." Johnson became famous in his later years, and after he died, more and more people thought he had a lasting effect on literary criticism. Some even said he was the only truly great critic of English literature. In the 20th century, his ideas shaped the way people thought about literature, and his influence on biography will last for a long time. Johnson's Dictionary had a big impact on Modern English, and it was the best dictionary until the Oxford English Dictionary came along 150 years later. The biographer of Samuel Johnson, Walter Jackson Bate, chose James Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson as "the most famous single work of biographical art in all of literature."