Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist: With an Account of His Reputation, at Various Periods (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist: A focused look at his moral vision and dramatic power
This edition examines how Shakespeare’s drama mirrors the laws of human conduct, showing cause and effect as a central engine of the works. It highlights the way the plays explore moral forces, fate, and the consequences of action, inviting readers to see why Shakespeare has been called a great moral poet of humanity.
The analysis also surveys how later critics—especially from the Restoration era—shaped and contested ideas about poetic justice, love in tragedy, and the purpose of tragedy itself. It explains how the stage practices of the time influenced Shakespeare’s plays and their reception, while grounding these discussions in the plays’ enduring themes and craft.- Understand the idea of moral law in Shakespeare’s drama and how character choices drive outcomes.
- See how critics from different periods argued about tragedy, love, and artistic method.
- Learn how stage conventions and audience expectations helped transform Shakespeare for later generations.
- Get a clear sense of how to read and compare Shakespeare’s original scenes with later alterations and interpretations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history of literary criticism regarding one of the greatest dramatists of history, William Shakespeare. It delves into the critical battles waged over the centuries about his art, investigating the impact of the Greek literary tradition on Shakespearean criticism, particularly in regards to the famed 'unities'. The author presents a detailed account of how the debate surrounding Shakespeare's apparent lack of adherence to these unities of time, place and action shaped the perception of his work and legacy. The book traces the evolution of critical opinion on Shakespeare from the 17th century onwards, exploring how changing critical sensibilities influenced the way his plays were interpreted and performed. Ultimately, it demonstrates the enduring relevance of Shakespeare's work and the ongoing fascination with his unique approach to dramatic storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330452974_0
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