Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist With an Account of His Reputation, at Various Periods Classic Reprint

Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury

ISBN 10: 1330452976 / ISBN 13: 9781330452974

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shakespeare as a Dramatic Artist With an Account of His Reputation, at Various Periods Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330452976
• ISBN 13: 9781330452974
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 701 grams

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Synopsis

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.

Ideal for readers of literary criticism and Shakespeare enthusiasts seeking a clear, thoughtful guide to the dramatic artistry and moral scope of the plays.