ABSTRACT

Published in 1908, this book considers the work of William Shakespeare. Providing notes and commentaries on some of his poems and plays, as well as context from English history, and analysis from his contemporaries and successors, Jonson, Beaumont, Fletcher and Massinger, this book will be an interesting read for those interested in his work.

chapter I|10 pages

Shakespeare's England

chapter II|13 pages

The Elizabethan Theatres

chapter III|24 pages

The Life of Shakespeare

chapter V|9 pages

The Poems

chapter VI|36 pages

The Plays. I—Form and Fable

chapter VII|16 pages

The Plays. II—Sources and Intention

chapter VIII|18 pages

Shakespeare's Style, Language and Versification

chapter IX|6 pages

The Genius of Shakespeare