A Study of Shakespeare by Algernon Charles Swinburne
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"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.)
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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. |
| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| 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 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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